User's Manual

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GPS receiver/engine
(Fastfind Plus only)
Centre frequency Band L1 1.57542GHz
Received signal sensitivity -175dBW minimum
Maximum number of satellites
tracked
12
Transmit antenna
Type Flexible vertical tape monopole
Characteristics Vertically polarised, omni-directional
Receive antenna
(Fastfind Plus only)
Type Ceramic dielectric patch
Characteristics RH circular polarised, gain +3dBi nominal
External interfaces
Programming interface IR link to PC serial port
Manual activation Sealed membrane switch with tamper cover
Self test/Manual deactivation Sealed membrane switch
Physical characteristics
Weight, Class 1 411g
Weight, Class 2 300g
Length 146mm
Width 78mm
Buoyancy Buoyant with Class 2 battery
Sealing Waterproof to 5m immersion
Communications
Time to first transmission 2 minutes
Typical time to alert LEOSAR: 90 minutes*
GEOSAR: 05 minutes*
Position accuracy Fastfind Plus: 30m
Fastfind: 5km*
* COSPAS-SARSAT published figures