Ocean Signal RescueME EPIRB1
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Ocean Signal RescueME EPIRB1 β World's Most Compact EPIRB
EPIRB | Integrated GPS | 10-Year Battery
MSL's most compact EPIRB. An essential safety product for any boat, the EPIRB1 pairs integrated GPS with a 10-year battery life in one of the smallest EPIRB housings available.
Ocean Signal RescueME EPIRB1 Overview
An EPIRB is the essential safety product for your boat, you should never consider leaving port without one. The Ocean Signal RescueME EPIRB1 is supplied with integrated GPS as standard, giving accurate position information transmitted promptly to emergency services.
When activated, the EPIRB1 transmits your position and unique ID to a Rescue Coordination Centre via satellite link. That information is then forwarded to the relevant local search and rescue services. A homing signal on 121.5MHz assists sea and airborne rescue craft in the final approach.
Key Features
- Integrated GPS means accurate position information is transmitted promptly to emergency services, for faster rescue coordination.
- 10-year battery life means genuine peace of mind with minimal maintenance, for boat owners who want to fit it and forget about it.
- 121.5MHz homing signal means sea and airborne rescue craft can home in on your exact position, for the final stage of a rescue.
- World's most compact EPIRB means it fits easily in a manual bracket, grab-bag, or life raft, for boats where space is at a premium.
Built for Boaties Who Want Compact, Reliable Cover
The EPIRB1 suits recreational boaties and smaller vessels wanting essential Cospas-Sarsat coverage without the bulk of a larger commercial-grade unit.
Applications
- Recreational boaties and smaller vessels
- Anyone wanting a compact EPIRB for a grab-bag or life raft
- Coastal and near-shore boating
What's in the Box
- 1 x Ocean Signal RescueME EPIRB1
- 1 x Manual mounting bracket
- 1 x Instruction manual
Complete Your Setup
- Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1: if you need a personal beacon to carry on you rather than a vessel-mounted EPIRB.
- Personal Locator Beacons & EPIRBs services: MSL can help you choose the right beacon for your vessel and answer registration questions.
Key Specifications
| Model | RescueME EPIRB1 |
|---|---|
| Type | 406 MHz EPIRB (Cospas-Sarsat) |
| Positioning | Integrated GPS |
| Homing Signal | 121.5 MHz |
| Battery Life | 10 years |
Frequently Asked Questions β Ocean Signal RescueME EPIRB1
1. Do I need a subscription to use the EPIRB1?
No. Like all EPIRBs, it has no ongoing costs after purchase and operates on the international Cospas-Sarsat satellite network at no charge.
2. Do I need to register the EPIRB1?
Yes. All EPIRBs must be registered with the appropriate maritime authority before use, registration is free and ensures rescuers have your vessel details if the beacon activates.
3. Is the EPIRB1 suitable for a life raft or grab-bag?
Yes. Its compact size is specifically designed to make it easy to store in a manual bracket, an emergency grab-bag, or a life raft.