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FIGURE 1: SATELLITE DETECTION
approved shipping carton or for return shipment instructions
refer to the nearest dealer or contact ACR Electronics, Inc.
Service Department.
5.0
REGISTRATION
5.1
It is imperative that this EPIRB be registered with NOAA
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) in the USA
or with your own national authority.
The EPIRB has been programmed with a unique identification
number or code which is broadcast on 406 MHz. Registration
provides the Search and Rescue people with important information
which will speed up the rescue operation and minimize false
alarms.
5.2
To register this EPIRB with NOAA (USA registration only),
simply fill out and mail the provided form in the enclosed pre-
addressed envelope to NOAA or fax the completed form to
NOAA at (301) 457-5406.
5.3
NOAA will supply a Beacon Registration decal which is to be
affixed to the Satellite 406
TM
. The recommended mounting
location is on the front of bottom case above the instruction label.
(See
Figure 2)
6.0
FALSE ALARMS
6.1
Should there be, for any reason, an inadvertent activation or false
alarm, it must be reported to the nearest search and rescue
authorities. The information that should be reported includes the
satellite EPIRB Unique Identifier Number (UIN); date, time,
duration, and cause of activation; and the location at the time of
activation.
6.2
Contact the following to report false alarms (US):
Atlantic Ocean/Gulf of Mexico
USCG Atlantic Area Command Center Tel: (212)668-7055
Pacific Ocean Area
USCG Pacific Area Command Center Tel: (510)437-3700
From any location
USCG HQ Command Center
Tel: (800)323-7233
***WARNING***
THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE
ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE
AND IMMINENT DANGER
