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Vital for validating alerts and coordinating rescue efforts. Includes contact details.
Steps to prepare the PLB for use, including checking contents and the belt bag.
Procedure for conducting a self-test to ensure the PLB is functioning correctly.
Diagram illustrating the distress signal path through satellites and ground stations.
Indicator lights and buzzer status for self-test and operation on the non-GPS model.
Interpreting indicator lights and buzzer for troubleshooting PLB issues.
Indicator lights and buzzer status for self-test and operation on the GPS model.
Approvals, operating/storage temperatures, operational life, battery types, and expiry.
Details of the 406MHz and 121.5MHz transmitters, including frequency, power, and modulation.
GPS engine, transmit/receive antenna types, and characteristics.
Programming interfaces, activation methods, physical dimensions, weight, buoyancy, and sealing.
Time to first transmission, time to alert, and position accuracy for different systems.
| Type | Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 406 MHz |
| GPS | Yes |
| GPS Accuracy | Within 100 meters |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Activation | Manual |
| Buoyancy | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +55°C |