User's Manual

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A confirmation letter, a copy of the actual registration and a proof-of-registration decal will be mailed to you
within two weeks. When you receive these documents, please check the information carefully, then affix
the decal to your beacon in the area marked “BEACON DECAL HERE.” If you do not receive confirmation
back from NOAA in the expected timeframe, call toll free [phone] for assistance.
1.4 Registration in Canada
The national authority in Canada is the NSS (National Search & Rescue Secretariat). Canadian residents can
register online at http://beacons.nss.gc.ca/. For more information please contact the NSS at [phone]
or [phone].
1.5 Registration in Other Countries
In countries other than the United States and Canada, 406 MHz beacons are registered with that country’s
national authority at the time of purchase. The sales agent should assist in filling out the forms and sending to
that country’s national authority. To verify that the unit is properly programmed for that country, view the UIN
label on the side of the unit. In the event that the beacon is not programmed for the country it has been
purchased in, the sales agent, (if properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for that country.
1.6 Change of Ownership or Contact Information
It is your responsibility to advise the national authority of any change in the information on the registration
form. If the current owner of the beacon is transferring the beacon to a new owner, the current owner is
required to inform the national authority by using their online database or by letter, fax or telephone, of the
name and address of the new owner. The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the national
authority with all of the information requested on the registration form. This obligation transfers to all
subsequent owners. Registration forms for the United States are available from NOAA by calling
1 [phone] or by visiting our website at www.acrelectronics.com.
1.7 Lost or Stolen Beacons
Things you need to do if your beacon is stolen:
• Report to your local authorities that the beacon has been lost or stolen.
• Contact NOAA at 1-888-212-SAVE (7283), or your national authority, with the following information so
your beacon registration information can be updated with the appropriate remarks:
o Police Department Name
o Police Phone Number
o Police Case Number
If the beacon were to be activated, the information you provided will be forwarded to the appropriate search
and rescue authorities who will ensure that your beacon gets back to you. If someone attempts to register an
beacon reported as stolen, NOAA or your national authority will notify the appropriate police department. Visit
www.cospas-sarsat.org for more detailed information.
National Search and Rescue Secretariat
400-275 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2