Put the power in the palm of your hand with a MicroFix™ 406 Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). It's as easy as pushing a button. With internal GPS, the MicroFix™ acquires your GPS position, and transmits it along with your personalized identifier code through the Cospas-Sarsat global satellite system, instantly alerting Search and Rescue forces that you need help immediately!
This worldwide humanitarian life saving system has saved over 30,000 lives, with no costly subscription fees
Transmits on 406 MHz via the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system
with your unique, digitally
coded distress signal
Onboard 16-channel parallel GPS acquires then transmits LAT/LON, providing SAR with your exact position to within 100 yards (110 meters)
Lanyard and removable holster provide functionality and allow for multiple mounting options
Full functional self-test of internal circuitry, battery voltage & power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS acquisition
Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage and is ready for rapid deployment.
Includes 121.5 MHz homing frequency
| Product Number | 2889.42 |
| Model Number | PLB-300 |
| Size | 1.4 x 5.85 x 2.21 in (3.6 x 1.49 x 5.6 cm) |
| Weight | 10 oz (283g) with lanyard |
| Battery, Class | Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries |
| Battery, Replacement Interval | Replacement due six (6) years from dateof manufacture or five (5) years afterbeacon is placed into service, whicheveris first, or after emergency use |
| Battery, Typical Performance | 40 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C),8 Hours @ -40°F (-40°C) Longer inhigher ambient temperatures |
| Battery, Storage | -40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C) |
| Material | Engineered polycarbonate blend |
| Color | Olive drab |
| Activation | Manual |
| Operation | 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give clear view of sky |
| Waterproof | 16.5ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceedsRTCM waterproof requirements |
| Radiated Power | 5W +/-2dB (406 MHz) |
| Approvals | U.S.: Approved for purchase by DOD agencies only |
| Limited Warranty | 5 years |
| Lead Free | Yes |
Warranty Length: 5 years
This product is warranted against factory defect in material and
workmanship for a period of 5 (five)* years from date of purchase
or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics,
Inc. will repair or at its option, replace at no cost to you for
labor, materials or return transportation.
For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service
Department at :
ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645.
Email: service@acrelectronics.com,
Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087, Telephone: +1 (954) 981- 3333.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by
accident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification by
other than the manufacturer. The COMPANY MAKES NO
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER
MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, except as otherwise expressly
stated in the previous paragraph. The Company shall not be liable
for consequential or special damages. In order to place the
warranty in effect, choose a form above and complete it entirely.
Or you may fill out the registration card accompanying your product
(if applicable) which must be returned to ACR Electronics, Inc.
within ten days of purchase.
*Five Years for the following products: EPIRB, PLB ,
S-VDR, SSAS.
