GME 406MHz MT606FG Category I EPIRB AIS/Float-free - Hydrostatic Release

Cat.No:
74521

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The Accusat™ MT606FG is a float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) specifically designed to activate when a vessel is submerged to a depth of 1–4 meters.

Equipped with a hydrostatic release unit, the beacon is automatically ejected and activated upon contact with water.

The beacon then floats to the surface, transmitting a distress signal that indicates your position to Search and Rescue Authorities.

The MT606FG includes Automatic Identification System (AIS) emergency broadcasting. Upon activation, a distress signal is broadcast to nearby AIS equipped vessels.

A nearby vessel can potentially render assistance faster than traditional search and rescue assets, leading to better outcomes for survivors.

Specifications
Specification

Operation

  • Activation: Water or Manually by operator  
  • Bracket Type: Auto Release (MT606FG)
  • Duration: 48 hours minimum
  • Transmission Delay: 121.5 and 406 MHz distress signals commence ~ 50 seconds after activation
  • UHF: 406.040 MHz, 5 W ± 2 dB, PSK (digital)
  • Strobe: 20 flashes/ minute at greater than 0.75 CD effective intensity
  • Cospas-Sarsat: Certified to C/S T.001 (Class 2) requirements UHF-Protocol/Data: Serial number*, Radio call sign or MMSI
  • Repetition Period: 50s mean, digitally generated randomisation VHF: 121.5 MHz, 25 mw. Min PERP@25°C

Type

  • Category I EPIRB - Float-free - Hydrostatic Release
  • Minimum Operating Time 48 Hours
  • Battery Capacity 10 Years
  • Ingress Protection IP67
  • Communications 406MHz COSPAS-SARSAT CLASS 2 121.5MHz Homing Signal AIS Distress Signal
  • Transmission Type 406MHz distress signals commences ~50 seconds after activation; 121.5MHz starts ~15 mins. after activation. AIS Distress Signal Commences - 90 Seconds after activation.

Battery

  • Replacement Period: Prior to expiry date marked on the case
  • Replacement Method: Service centre, or factory only (non-user replaceable)
  • Chemistry: LiSO2 (2.4 g Lithium per cell)
  • Configuration: 2 ‘D’ type cells

Physical

  • Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
  • Storage Temperature: -30°C to +70°C
  • Weight: 550 g (plus 98 g for bracket) - MT606G 550 g (plus 1100 g for housing) - MT606FG 
  • Compass Safe Distance: 0.8m from magnetic navigational device
  • Dimensions: 390 mm (H) x 155 mm (W) x 110 mm (D) - MT606FG
  • Materials: UV stabilised plastic chassis
  • Performance: AS/NZS 4280.1

Other Features

  • GNSS: Integrated GNSS Receiver
  • Retention Lanyard: Buoyant type, approximately 5.5 metres long
  • Reflector: SOLAS retro-reflective tape encircling unit above the waterline
  • Solid-state Strobe: High reliability solid-state design exceeds IMO requirements
  • Antenna: Flexible self-straightening stainless steel design
  • Bracket: Automatic release mechanism (float-free) Retained by four (4) vessel fixing points - MT606FG

NOTE: Batteries are not user-replaceable. Replace after emergency activation or reaching the marked expiry date, the EPIRB must be returned to GME or its authorised service centre for battery replacement.

SHIPPING DELAYS EXPECTED TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The Sydney-to-Perth rail link is currently closed due to heavy rain and flooding. The Melbourne-to-Adelaide rail link is also closed due to damage caused by a train derailment.

This situation is causing extended delays of deliveries to Western Australia for the following shipping services:

- Australia Post eParcel - Regular
- TNT Road

If you need an order in Western Australia urgently, consider using  the "Australia Post eParcel - Express" service if it is available for your order. Alternatively contact our WA MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT to discuss options based on stock already available in WA.

CHRISTMAS ORDERS

Australia Post and our Commercial Couriers are expecting the festive season to be extra busy this year. Based on their advice, we cannot guarantee orders placed after the cut-off dates listed below will be delivered by Christmas.

To avoid disappointment place your Christmas orders as early as possible.

State Regular Express
ACT 11th Dec 15th Dec
NSW 11th Dec 15th Dec
NT   5th Dec 11th Dec
QLD 11th Dec 15th Dec
SA 11th Dec 15th Dec
TAS 11th Dec 15th Dec
VIC 11th Dec 15th Dec
WA   1st Dec 11th Dec

 

Overseas, offshore islands and distant mainland locations may take up to 3 or 4 weeks to deliver. Please contact your local Mail Order Department to discuss specific details relating to your situation.


SHIPPING

All orders are shipped from our Brookvale, Sydney order fulfilment centre. Orders are normally shipped within 5 business days - most quicker!

Shipping day estimates after your order leaves our fulfilment centre in Sydney are based on Australia Post domestic delivery times:

 State   Regular
  Express
 ACT   2 - 3 business days   1 - 2 business days
 NSW   2 - 4 business days   1 - 3 business days
 NT   4 - 13 business days   3 - 5 business days
 QLD   3 -12 business days   2 - 4 business days
 SA   3 - 5 business days   2 - 4 business days
 TAS   4 - 8 business days   2 - 4 business days
 VIC   3 - 5 business days   2 - 3 business days
 WA   5 - 10 business days   2 - 6 business days


* These delivery times are an estimate and actual delivery times may vary based on peak periods and other external factors. Bulky orders may take longer.

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International Shipping

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