406 MHz Beacons must be registered with the National Authority
of the country you live in.
Step 1. Visit our Registration database to find the
appropriate National Authority
Step 2. Register with your countries National Authority
via Mail, Fax or for the fastest service register online.
Registration in the United States
The national authority that accepts beacon registrations in the
United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA). Here are three easy ways to register:
1.) The fastest and easiest way to register is online at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov
. Recommended method. Verify and validate
information before submitting.
2.) Mail the registration form with the pre-addressed, postage paid
envelope to: NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration NSOF, E/SP3 4231
Suitland Road Please print legibly. Please print
legibly.
3.) Faxing a registration is also acceptable. Fax the registration
form to the Fax number on the bottom of the registration form. To
reduce the possibility of erroneous entry please verify legibility
of information and validate information on form to UIN on beacon
before faxing. Please print legibly and in BLACK
ink.
All registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz beacon
registration database within 48 hours of receipt. The information
you provide on the registration form is used for rescue purposes
only.
A confirmation letter, a copy of the actual registration and a
proof-of-registration decal will be mailed to you within two weeks.
When you receive these documents, please check the information
carefully to ensure that the information provided on the label
agrees with the information on the beacon and then affix the decal
to your beacon in the area marked "BEACON DECAL HERE." If you do
not receive confirmation from NOAA in the expected timeframe, or if
the information on the label is incorrect call toll free
1-888-212-7283 for assistance.
Registration outside of the United States
In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz beacons are
registered with that country's national authority at the time of
purchase. The sales agent should have assisted you in filling out
the forms and sending them to the country's national authority.
Alternatively, visit our Registration database or many
countries allow online registration in the International 406MHz
Beacon Registration Database (IBRD) at www.406registration.com.
To verify that the unit is properly programmed for your country,
view the UIN label on the back of the unit. In the event that the
beacon is not programmed for your country, the sales agent (if
properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for the correct
country.
