Product Info

Y1-03-0174 Rev. A Draft
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Frequency 406.028 MHz
Frequency Stability ±2 parts per billion/100ms
Output Power 5 watts
Digital Message
Format
Long message / serialized
Message protocol Standard Location (2798.2 – 2798.4)
Duration 520 ms
Rate 400 bps
Encoding Biphase L
Modulation ±1.1 radians peak
PLB’s leave ACR with Serialized code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded formats including nationality
of registration.
121.5 MHz Transmitter
Frequency 121.5 MHz
Frequency Tolerance ±50 ppm
Output Power 25 mW PEP
Morse Code “P” ID every 50 seconds (approximately)
Modulation
Type AM (3K20A3N)
Sweep Range 400 to 1200 Hz
Sweep Rate 3 Hz
Duty Cycle 37.5%
Morse P AM (2K00A2A)
Antenna
Frequency 406 & 121.500 MHz
Polarization Vertical
VSWR Less than 1.5/1
General/Environmental
Battery Life
Operating Class I 24 hours minimum @ -40°C
Operating Class II 24 hours minimum @ -20°C
Replacement Interval 5 years or after use in an emergency
Batteries meet the UN Classification for Non-dangerous goods
Size
PLB less Antenna 1.74 x 5.71 x 3.03 in (4.4 x 14.5 x 7.7 cm)
Material High impact and UV resistant plastic
Color ACRtreuse
Weight (less holster) 12 oz (338 grams)
Waterproof 36 feet (11 meters)
Temperature Range
Operating Class I -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to +131°F)
Class II -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
Storage Class I -50°C to +70°C (-58°F to +158°F)
Class II -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)