Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN
FAST RESCUE BOATS
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geostationary satellites which are always in view (over their area of coverage),
so that reception of the EPIRB signal is virtually instantaneous.
Fig. 14-3 LEOSAR satellite path and scan footprint
Fig. 14-4 GEOSAR coverage
Description of 406 MHz McMurdo EPIRB
The EPIRB is a powerful self-contained distress transmitter. It is powered
by a Lithium battery that has a replacement interval of 5 years. An EPIRB is
intended to be a one-shot device; once activated it can operate for at
least 48 hours. It operates best while floating in water, but it can also be
operated while on board or in a liferaft.