Sidebar
​EPIRB Insights: Navigating Safety at Sea | Discover the power of 406 MHz EPIRBs,

​EPIRB Insights: Navigating Safety at Sea | Discover the power of 406 MHz EPIRBs,

Posted by Mark Spence ,27th Nov 2023

EPIRB Insights: Navigating Safety at Sea | Discover the power of 406 MHz EPIRBs, 

Utilizing the COSPAS/SARSAT satellite system. 

Unlock worldwide coverage, pinpoint accuracy, and rapid response times for distress signals. 

Embark on long offshore trips with confidence, as a GPS-enabled 406 EPIRB ensures accuracy within 100 yards of the initial alert, a remarkable advancement from outdated 121.5 MHz models.

Once registered, our EPIRBs, in the event of activation, transmit a unique encoded digital message to satellites. This information is relayed to ground-based search and rescue authorities, offering vital details: your identity, boat specifications, location, and emergency contacts. The encoded signal also eliminates false alarms, a significant improvement over older 121.5 EPIRBs.

How EPIRBs Work:

  1. Boater activates 406 EPIRB in distress.
  2. Earth-orbiting satellites detect the EPIRB's SOS signal.
  3. Signal is sent to a ground station for verification.
  4. Ground station notifies the central command (MCC) to initiate search and rescue.
  5. MCC informs the nearest Coast Guard or Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (RCC).
  6. RCC contacts BoatU.S. for vessel details before dispatching resources.

Bid farewell to the phase-out of 121.5 MHz EPIRBs as of January 1, 2007. Opt for a digital 406 MHz model, mandated for both commercial and recreational watercraft. This transition anticipates the termination of distress signal processing from all 121.5/243 MHz beacons by February 1, 2009. Rely on the International Cospas-Sarsat Satellite System's detection capabilities for 406 MHz beacons in distress situations worldwide.

Explore the pinnacle of EPIRB technology with our Ocean Signal RescueMe GPS-enabled beacons, offering instant positioning information for precise rescues. Additionally, delve into the realm of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), compact emergency equipment leveraging 406 MHz satellite signals with GPS accuracy.

At "Trionics," we prioritize your safety at sea. Subscribe now to navigate the evolving landscape of maritime safety, where every detail matters, and every journey is secured with the latest advancements in distress alert technology.