ACR GlobalFix V4 GPS EPIRB W/ Automatic Release Bracket (Category 1) | Emergency Distress Beacon | High Impact UV Resistant Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon W/ Internal GPS (66 Channel)

The ACR GlobalFix™ V4 EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is a marine distress beacon with multiple built-in redundancies to increase your chances of survival in an emergency. The internal GPS will pin-point your location, which is transmitted on the 406 MHz distress signal which in the absence of GPS coordinates, can be used to triangulate your position. The beacons 121.5 MHz homing signal will bring local search and rescue forces directly to your position and the EPIRBs LED strobe light will allow them to visually locate your position in low light environments. The GlobalFix V4 has two functional self-tests to monitor the beacons transmission, power, and battery performance, as well as GPS acquisition. Pair these tests up with ACR's 406Link.com optional testing portal and receive satellite confirmation messages directly to your cellphone or email. The user replaceable battery pack has a 10-year replacement interval reducing the overall ownership cost and making replacement a breeze. Should you ever use the beacon in a life-threatening situation, ACR will replace it, Free of Charge. Simply submit your story to ACR's SurvivorClub.com program and return your used beacon for a free replacement.