406 MHz EPIRB
medium
COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHz EPIRBs with GPS (SOLAS mandatory)
Known Models (6)
ACR Electronics GlobalFix V4
N/A
· Distress Signal (Satellite/Radar)
frequency_mhz: 406
gps: True
battery_life_hrs: 48
gmdss: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery expiry
- • HRU failure
- • GPS antenna damage
- • Strobe light failure
Service: 6-year battery life. HRU every 2 years. Self-test monthly.
Spares: Ersatzteile über ACR Electronics oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
ACR Electronics RLB-41
N/A
· Distress Signal (Satellite/Radar)
frequency_mhz: 406
gps: True
gmdss: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery degradation
- • HRU failure
- • Antenna breakage
Service: Budget EPIRB option. Same battery/HRU service intervals.
Spares: Ersatzteile über ACR Electronics oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Kannad SafeLink EPIRB
N/A
· Distress Signal (Satellite/Radar)
frequency_mhz: 406
gps: True
gmdss: True
origin: France
Common Failures:
- • Battery degradation
- • HRU failure
- • Antenna damage
- • GPS fix slow in high latitudes
Service: Orolia group product. 10-year battery option available.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Kannad oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
McMurdo SmartFind G8
N/A
· Distress Signal (Satellite/Radar)
frequency_mhz: 406
gps: True
ais: True
battery_life_hrs: 48
gmdss: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery expiry
- • AIS transmitter failure
- • HRU degradation
- • Water ingress at seal
Service: Dual alert: 406 MHz + AIS. Battery 5-year replacement.
Spares: Ersatzteile über McMurdo oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Orolia (Kannad) Kannad Marine EPIRB Pro
N/A
· Distress Signal (Satellite/Radar)
frequency_mhz: 406
gps: True
gmdss: True
battery_life_yrs: 10
Common Failures:
- • Battery expiry
- • Water seal degradation
- • HRU corrosion
Service: Extended battery version. Professional marine grade.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Orolia (Kannad) oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Sailor (Cobham) SP3560 EPIRB
N/A
· Distress Signal (Satellite/Radar)
frequency_mhz: 406
gps: True
gmdss: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery life expiry
- • HRU mechanical failure
- • Lanyard degradation
Service: Part of Sailor GMDSS suite. Annual testing.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Sailor (Cobham) oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.