Y1-03-0244B 30APPENDIX G - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS406 MHz TransmitterFrequency 406 MHzOutput Power greater than 5 watts (typical: 6.3 watts)Frequency Stability ±2 parts per billion/100msDigital Message:FormatLong message Serialized1*Message protocol Standard LocationDuration 520 msRate 400 bpsEncoding Biphase LModulation ±1.1 radians peak1* Beacons are shipped from ACR with a Serialized code but can be reprogrammed at a servicecenter to other coded formats including nationality of registration.121.5 MHz TransmitterFrequency: 121.5 MHzFrequency Tolerance ±50 ppmOutput Power >25 mW PEP (typical 80mW)Morse Code “P” ID Every 50 seconds (approximately) (U.S. Protocol)ModulationType AM (3K20A3N)Sweep Range 400 to 1200 hZSweep Rate 3 HzDuty Cycle 37.5%Morse P AM (2K00A2A)AntennaFrequency 406.037 & 121.5 MHzPolarization VerticalVSWR Less than 1.5:1General/EnvironmentalMinimum BatteryOperating Life +24 hours minimum @ -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C)Battery ReplacementIntervalBattery replacement due no later than 6 years from date ofmanufacture, 5 years from date of install, or after emergency use*Batteries meet the UN Classification for Non-dangerous goodsSize of beacon lessAntenna2.31 x 5.81 x 1.25 in (5.87 x 14.76 x 3.17 cm) (SARLink™ View)2.31 x 5.81 x 1.45 in (5.87 x 14.76 x 3.68 cm) (AquaLink™ View)Material High-impact and UV-resistant plasticColor ACR-treuse™ (High-visibility yellow)Weight 8.9 oz (252 g) without belt clip (SARLink™)9.2 oz (260 g) without attachment clip (AquaLink™)Strobe Light Bright White, I flash per 3 secondsDigital Display Blue, 1 inchWaterproof Factory tested to 16.4 ft (5 m) for 1 hour and to 32.8 ft (10 m) for 10minutes, both at room temperatureBuoyancy See section 5 “Distinguishing PLB Features”, page 8Temperature RangeOperating -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C)Storage: -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)PLB-350C meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Part 95 Subpart K. For all other type approval information, please visitour website at www.acrelectronics.com.