ACR Electronics PLB-350B Product Support Manual

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Y1-03-0241-2D 5Registration in CanadaCanadian residents can register online at:http://canadianbeaconregistry.forces.gc.ca/ or contact the CanadianBeacon Registry by phone at: 877-406-7671 or by fax at: 877-406-3298.Canadian Beacon RegistryCFB Trenton, PO Box 1000 Stn ForcesAstra, Ontario K0K 3W0Registration in Other CountriesIn countries other than the United States and Canada, 406 MHzbeacons are registered with that country‟s national authority at the timeof purchase. The sales agent may have assisted you in filling out theforms and sending them to the country‟s national authority. Alternatively,many countries allow online registration in the International 406 MHzBeacon Registration Database (IBRD) at www.406registration.com.To verify that the unit is properly programmed for your country, view theUIN label on the back of the unit. In the event that the beacon is notprogrammed for your country, the sales agent (if properly equipped) canreprogram the unit for the correct country.STEP TWO - HOW THE BEACON WORKSNOTE: Please be aware that, throughout your user manual, reference ismade to the beacon „BEEPING‟. Please note that the „beeps‟ are of a veryhigh pitched tone that some people are unable to hear. Be aware that thebeeps are not the indication of a fully functional beacon but only a guidanceto Technicians and Engineers to troubleshoot the unit.1. How your beacon brings help406 MHz beacons are a type of portable emergency equipment thattransmits a distress signal to search and rescue (SAR) organizations.The purpose of these beacons is to aid SAR teams in tracking andlocating ships or individuals in jeopardy as rapidly as possible.The 406 MHz frequency is a worldwide dedicated emergency frequencythat is detected by a network of satellites called the Cospas-Sarsatsystem. This satellite system was established by, and continues to besupported by, its primary benefactors - the USA, Russia, Canada andFrance. The Cospas-Sarsat system has saved over 28,400 lives - andcounting - since its inception. See Appendix or the Cospas-Sarsatwebsite for more information about the system at www.cospas-sarsat.org.When a 406 MHz beacon is activated, the digital distress message issent to Cospas-Sarsat satellites and, in turn, the distress message isrelayed to SAR. The distress message contains the beacon UIN and on