Product specifications

Y1-03-0228 Rev. C
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SECTION 1 – PRODUCT FEATURES
NOTE: Please be aware that, throughout your user manual, reference is made to the beacon ‘BEEPING’.
Please note that the ‘beeps’ are of a very high pitched tone that some people are unable to hear. Be aware
that the beeps are not the indication of a fully functional beacon but only a guidance to Technicians and
Engineers to troubleshoot the unit.
The PLB-300™ (referred to as “beacon”) is available in various configurations, as shown in the table below.
The ResQFix™ includes accessories oriented for marine/boating use and the MicrOFix™ includes accessories
more commonly used in outdoor and aviation activities.
Product Model Number Product Number
Attachment
Clip
Multi-Function
Belt Clip
Flotation
Pouch
ResQFix™ PLB-300 2897 X X
MicrOFix™ PLB-300 2898 X
1.1 Getting To Know Your Beacon
NOTE: The appearance of your beacon may vary slightly from this picture.
SECTION 2 – REGISTRATION OF 406 MHz BEACONS
2.1 Registration Importance (Registration is FREE and can be updated as many times as you want)
It is mandatory
that the owner of this 406 MHz beacon registers it with the national authority*. All 406 MHz
beacons transmit a Unique Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is programmed in the PLB based
on the country in which the beacon was purchased. Registration provides the Search and Rescue (SAR)
forces with emergency contact information, and will speed the launch of a rescue operation. The National
Authorities use the information to verify if an actual emergency exists. Valuable Search and Rescue personnel
are put at risk and resources are wasted every year responding to false alerts. For beacons that are not
registered, SAR authorities will not know who you are, or who to contact regarding additional information about
your current situation. This could delay the launch of a rescue operation.
*The national authority is the governmental body that is responsible for Beacon Registration Database
administration in the country for which the beacon is programmed.
Multi Language Label: This
optional label may be applied
for ease of use.
FRONT BACK
GPS Antenna
Location
Figure 1
Antenna: Wrapped
around beacon.
Keypad:
(discussed in
section 4)
UIN Label: Applied at the
factory, the 15 character
hexadecimal number is unique
to each beacon.
Registration Decal Supplied By
Some Countries: Once the beacon
is registered, the label goes here.
Activation Button
Cover
Battery expiration label with the
month/year the battery needs
to be replaced.