ACR Electronics PLB-300 Product Support Manual

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Y1-03-0228 Rev. C 63.2 Reporting of False AlertsA false alert must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities. The information reported mustinclude the beacon Unique Identifier Number (UIN), date, time, duration and cause of activation, as well aslocation of beacon at the time of activation. If the beacon is registered outside of the United States, contactyour national authority.United States Air Force Rescue Tel: 1-800-851-3051Coordination Center (AFRCC)False alerts that are rectified must be reported to the AFRCC to let them know that the situation has beencorrected and everything is fine. Responsibly reporting these events to the AFRCC or your proper authority willnot incur a penalty, but deliberate misuse or not notifying the proper authority may incur a severe penalty.TO REPORT FALSE ALERTS WORLDWIDE, CONTACT THE NATIONAL AUTHORITY WHERE YOURBEACON IS REGISTERED.SECTION 4 – OPERATIONThe ResQFix™ and MicrOFix™ 406 GPS beacon models are designed to be manually deployed andactivated. They are only to be activated when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted. Whenproperly registered as required, the activation of the beacon tells Search and Rescue who you are, where youare, and that you are facing a life threatening situation.Figure 2 - Key Pad FunctionsNOTE: If you notice the PLB is flashing the red or green LED and BEEPING periodically on its own, thislikely means it has accidentally been activated and needs to be shut off and reported.ON / OFF ButtonSelf Test / GPS TestButtonActivation DiagramWhen activated:(Red LED) 406 MHz Only(Green LED) 406 MHzincludes GPS data(IR LED) Programming Interface(Not owner accessible)