GME 406MHz GPS EPIRB - Manual Activation

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74524
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MT600GAUS
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The MT600G Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) featuring improved GPS functionality which will ensure faster location in an emergency situation.

MT600G features a 10 year battery life and advanced self testing capability, giving users greater peace of mind.

It boasts a 66 channel GPS receiver which reduces the search area to less than 100m radius, and a 121.5MHz homing signal to further aid in location and retrieval in an emergency.

Complete with quick release mounting bracket and automatically deployed antenna, the MT600G is certified by COSPAS SARSAT for worldwide usage.

 Features

  • Compact, lightweight, easy-to-mount design
  • COSPAS-SARSAT CLASS 2 (C/S T.001)
  • Integrated 66 channel GPS receiver with top mounted Quad helix antenna for better than 100m accuracy
  • Meets or exceeds the applicable requirements of: AS/NZ 4280.1:2003 standards C/S T.001/007
  • 121.5MHz VHF homing beacon to assist in guiding rescuers to your precise location
  • Includes quick release mounting bracket
  • Zero warm-up digital technology
  • Antenna deploys automatically when the unit is removed from the bracket
  • Ultra high performance solid state strobe
  • 10 year battery life
  • Quick and easy test facility with audio / visual indication

DOWNLOADS:

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Specifications
Specification

Modes of Operation

  • Activated: UHF (406) and VHF (homer) complete with high intensity strobe and audible activation alert
  • Self Test: Comprehensive internal diagnostics with visual and audible operator feedback. UHF test message (inverted synchronisation compatible with portable beacon testers)
  • GPS Self Test: GPS acquisition test with visual and audible operator feedback UHF test message containing GPS co-ordinates

Operation

  • Activation: Manually by operator
  • Duration: 48 hours minimum
  • Transmission: 406 and 121.5 MHz distress signals commence 50 seconds after activation
  • VHF: 121.5 MHz 25mw. Min PERP@25°C
  • UHF: 406.040 MHz 5W +/- 2 dB PSK (digital)
  • Light: 20 flashes/minute at greater than 0.75 cd effective intensity

Certification and Approvals

  • COPAS-SARSAT: Certified to C/S T.001 (Class 2) Requirements
  • Standards and Approvals: AS/NZS 4280.1
  • Repetition Period: 50 s mean, digitally generated randomisation

Battery

  • Replacement Period: Prior to expiry date marked on case - (10 yrs) or after use
  • Replacement Method: Service centre, or factory only (non-user replaceable)
  • Chemistry: LiSO2 (2.4 g lithium per cell)
  • Configuration: 2 ‘D’ type cells

Mechanical Specifications

  • Operating: -20°c to +55°c
  • Storage: -30°c to +70°c
  • Weight: 550 g (plus 98 g for bracket)
  • Compass Safe Distance: 0.7 m from magnetic navigational device
  • Dimensions: 260 mm (H) x 102 mm (W) x 83 mm (D) max (stowed in bracket)
  • Waterproof: Submersion to 10m
  • Materials: UV stabilised plastic chassis
  • Antenna: Flexible self straightening stainless steel design

GPS Receiver

  • Type: Internal 66 channel high performance receiver
  • Antenna: Quadrifilar helix antenna

In the Box

  • MT600G Manually Activated EPIRB with GPS for faster location
  • Quick Release Mounting Bracket and screws
  • Instruction Manual
  • 406 MHz Beacon Owner Registration Information Sheet
  • Emergency Activation Instructional Placard

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

Last updated 12/09/2023

* 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

We are currently unable to deliver online orders outside of Australia.

If you are located outside of Australia and wish to place an order offline. Please contact our Mail Order department or send us an enquiry via the orange help bubble located at the bottom right of this page.

 

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