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GME MT 400
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GME 400 EPIRB
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The GME MT400 406 MHz EPIRB is the culmination of three years of extensive R & D by GME engineers. The end result is a radical new design concept that is not only a significant improvement on existing beacon performance, but dramatically slashes the cost of 406 MHz EPIRB ownership.
Advantages of a 406 MHZ EPIRB over the older analogue EPIRBs include world wide coverage, position location accuracy to within 5 kms and a more stable transmitted signal resulting in faster response time. Most importantly, the addition of a unique digitally coded message provides Search and Rescue authorities with vital information including the country of beacon registration and identification of the vessel in distress thus greatly reducing the incidence of false alerts and unneccesary deployment of valuable rescue resources.
An auxiliary homing transmitter is included in the MT400 to enable suitable equipped Search and Rescue forces to home on the distress beacon.
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GME MT 400 406 MHz EPIRB Category II
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Unrivaled in Technology, Performance and Price.
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Ground breaking Patent Pending microprocessor based design delivers unparalleled performance and value.
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Zero warm-up Digital Technology, many other beacons can take up to 15 minutes to reach optimum operating temperature.
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High reliability solid state strobe replacing old fashioned xenon tubes.
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Rugged lightweight easy-to-mount compact design.
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Easy, in-built self-test facility with audible alert confirms correct operation.
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COSPAS-SARSAT, C/S T.001 and AS/NZS 4280 approved.
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Antenna deploys automatically when the unit is removed from the quick-release mounting bracket.
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Extended 5 Year GME Warranty.
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Activated
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UHF
(406) and VHF (homer) complete with high intensity strobe
and audible alert. |
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Self
Test
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Comprehensive
internal diagnostics with visual and audible operator feedback.
UHF test message (inverted synchronisation compatible with
portable beacon testers). |
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Activation
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Manually
by operator |
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Duration
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48
hours minimum |
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Transmission
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121.5
and 406 MHz |
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Delay
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Signals
commence ~60 seconds after activation |
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Warm-Up
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None
required (due to digital signal frequency generation) |
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VHF
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121.5
MHz, 50 mW ±3 dB, swept tone AM |
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UHF
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406.028
MHz*, 5 W ± 2 dB, PSK (digital) |
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Strobe
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20
flashes/minute at greater than 0.75 cd effective intensity |
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COSPAS-SARSAT
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Certified
to C/S T.001 (Class 2) requirements |
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UHF
Protocol/Data
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Serial
User* |
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Repetition
Period
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50
s mean digitally generated randomization |
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VHF
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Satellite
compatible phase coherent |
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Replacement
Period
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Approximately
5 years from date of manufacture |
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Replacement
Method
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Authorised
service centre or factory only (non user replaceable) |
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Chemistry
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LiS02
(2.4 g Lithium per cell) |
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No./Size
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2
x 'D' sized cells |
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Operating
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-20°C
to +55 °C |
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Storage
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-30°C
to +70°C |
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Weight
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535
g (plus 98 g for bracket) |
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Compass
Safe Distance
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0.1
m minimum from magnetic navigational device |
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Dimensions
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260
mm (H) x 102 mm (W) x 83 mm (D) max. when stowed in bracket |
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Materials
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UV
stabilized plastic chassis |
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Performance
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IEC
61097; IEC 60945; AS/NZS 4280.1; ETSI EN 300 006 |
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Retention
Lanyard
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Buoyant
type approximately 5.5 metres long |
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Reflector
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SOLAS
retro-reflective tape encircling unit above waterline |
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Solid-state
Strobe
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High
reliability solid state 3 emitter design exceeds IMO requirements |
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Antenna
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Flexible
self straightening stainless steel design |
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Bracket
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Quick
release mechanism (manual). Retained by four (4) vessel fixing
points |
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*Standard
factory setting. Programmable via external interface to
operate over 406.000 MHz to 406.100 MHz. Other protocols
available.
Specifications
are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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