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McMurdo, Pains Wessex, Fastfind Plus, 406 PLB EPIRB, w/ Internal GPS
http://www.landfallnavigation.com/spwff1.html
"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, Pains Wessex Fastfind Plus 406 PLB EPIRB w/ Internal GPSan 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."
I just ordered a unit, and cannister rated at 400 ft+, and plan to use it with a variety of activities, including motorcycling, diving, and hiking. This technology was not available to the public (FCC rules) until 2003 due to resistance by U.S. Air Force.
With the above offer (see link) the manufacturer will supply batteries for life.
http://www.landfallnavigation.com/spwff1.html
"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, Pains Wessex Fastfind Plus 406 PLB EPIRB w/ Internal GPSan 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."
I just ordered a unit, and cannister rated at 400 ft+, and plan to use it with a variety of activities, including motorcycling, diving, and hiking. This technology was not available to the public (FCC rules) until 2003 due to resistance by U.S. Air Force.
With the above offer (see link) the manufacturer will supply batteries for life.