Introducing the all-new MT603FG Float-Free, water-activated, GPS-equipped Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) from GME. The MT603FG is the most advanced MEOSAR-ready 406MHz digital EPIRB on the market today. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia, the MT603FG has obtained international Cospas-Sarsat approval. Boasting the latest advances in emergency beacon technology, the MT603FG ensures the safety of your vessel and crew in emergency situations, regardless of your location. The MT603FG is a Category 1 EPIRB, which means the unit will automatically deploy from the supplied ‘Float-Free’ housing via a hydrostatic release unit at a depth of 1.5 – 4 metres, with the beacon activating upon contact with water. The EPIRB may also be manually removed from the housing and activated by the user. The MT603FG features an integrated 66 channel GPS receiver, delivering greater position accuracy and faster location fix than previous models. Boasting zero warm-up digital technology, the MT603FG acquires and transmits accurate latitude/ longitude and personal identification information to rescue authorities as soon as possible. In combination with a high-intensity, solid state strobe light and auxiliary 121.5MHz VHF homing transmitter, the MT603FG is the ultimate in emergency beacon technology. Product Details Float-free activation – Hydrostatic release 66 channel GPS receiver Zero warm-up Digital Technology. 48 hours minimum operating time High-intensity, solid state strobe light 121.5MHz VHF homing transmitter Cospas-Sarsat certified for worldwide operation MEOSAR-ready 6 Year warranty 6 Year battery life In the Box: MT603G Class 2 406MHz EPIRB Float-free housing (Category 1) Mounting hardware Instruction manual Product Specifications MODES OF OPERATION Activated UHF (406) and VHF (homer) complete with high intensity strobe and audible activation alert. Self Test Comprehensive internal diagnostics with visual and audible operator feedback. UHF test message (inverted synchronization compatible with portable beacon testers). OPERATION Activation Manually by operator and automatic when deployed in water Duration 48 hours minimum. Transmission 121.5 and 406 MHz distress signals commence 60 seconds after activation Delay None required (due to digital frequency generation) VHF 121.5 MHz; 50 mW ± 3 dB; swept tone AM UHF 406.037 MHz; 5 W ± 2 dB PSK (digital) Light 20 flashes/minute at > 0.75 cd effective intensity CERTIFICATION AND APPROVALS COPAS-SARSAT Certified to C/S T.001 (Class 2, Category I) requirements. Repetition Period 50 s mean Transport Class 9 dangerous goods BATTERY Replacement Period Prior to expiry date marked on case. Replacement Method Service centre or factory only (non-user replaceable) Chemistry LiSO2 (2.4g Lithium per cell) Configuration 2 ‘D’ type cells MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION Operating -20˚C to 55˚C Storage -30˚C to 70˚C Weight 555g (plus 1000g for bracket) Compass Safe Distance 0.8m (inc. mounting bracket) from magnetic navigational device when inactive Dimensions 155 (W) x 390 (H) x 110 (D) mm max. when stowed in bracket Materials UV stabilized plastic chassis Antenna Flexible self straightening stainless steel design GPS RECEIVER Type Internal 66 channel high performance receiver Antenna Quadrifilar helix antenna
