Fastfind Plus
The Fastfind
Plus is a revolutionary hand-held Personal Location Beacon that features a
built-in GPS receiver (Global Positioning System) combined with a 406 MHz
transmitter and 121.5 MHz homing signal. In the event of an emergency, an
alert signal is transmitted to Cospas-Sarsat satellites and forwarded to a
rescue coordination center within typically 3 minutes. The built-in GPS
receiver will provide latitude and longitude coordinates to give a
position to within typically 98 feet anywhere in the world.
The smallest and lightest Personal Location Beacon in the world The
Fastfind standard 406MHz Personal Location Beacon has all the features
of the Fastfind Plus but without GPS. The 406MHz frequency provides an
alert signal to the rescue services within 90 minutes maximum,
depending on satellite passes and gives a positional accuracy within
3nm. Once in the vicinity the 121.5MHz transmitter provides a signal
for the rescue services to home-in on. This information is more than
sufficient to enable rescue services to find a vessel or individual in
distress particularly if equipped with flares and lifejacket light.
The Fastfind Plus and Fastfind Personal Location Beacons feature the same advanced technology as found in the award winning Rescue and Precision 406 GPS EPIRBs. Designed using miniaturized components to fit into an aesthetically styled compact casing both versions employ a simple three-stage manual operation and feature user replaceable battery packs, which are available for use in temperatures of -4 and -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Carrying the Fastfind could not be simpler, there are a number of easy fixing options which either come as standard or as optional extras. Bother versions are supplied with a lanyard and designer carry case to enable the user to keep the PLB safely attached at all times. These latest advanced products from McMurdo have been designed to provide recreational and professional boaters, aviators as well as outdoorsmen with the very best chance of being found without delay at sea in an emergency.
Key Featues
• Built-in GPS receiver
• Weighs just 11 oz.
• Global alert to Cospas-Sarsat satellites
• 406MHz transmitter
• 121.5 MHz homing frequency
• Alert time within typically 3 minutes
• Positional accuracy to typically 98 feet
• Positional updates every 20 minutes
• Compact and stylish
• Complete with lanyard and designer carry case
• User replaceable battery packs (-4oF or -40oF)
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Message Formats: |
PLB National, Standard and User Location Protocol as applicable, plus serial
user(non-GPS version) |
| Programming: |
Via RS232 light pen and windows based PC |
| Temperature : |
Storage: -67oF to + 158oF (Class 1)
Operating: -40oF to + 131oF (Class 1)
With class 1 battery pack Storage: -22oF to + 158oF (Class 2) Operating: -4oF to
+ 131oF (Class 2) With class 2 battery pack |
| Battery life: |
5 years storage then 24 hours operating |
| Sealing: |
BSEN 60945 temporary immersion MIL-STD-810F method 500.4 15000 feet altitude |
| Weight: |
Approx. 14 oz. with -40 battery pack Approx. 9oz with -4 battery pack |
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406MHz Transmitter
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| Frequency : |
406.028MHz +/- 1kHz |
| Output power: |
5 Watts =/- 2dB |
Modulation:
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Biphase L |
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| 121.5 MHz Transmitter |
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| Frequency : |
121.5 MHz +/-3kHz |
| Output power: |
50mW |
| Modulation: |
AM, up or down swept tone |
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| Approvals |
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• R & TTE Approved International
Approvals to follow
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| • 0.75Cd Xenon discharge light |
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