RFD distributes a range of EPIRBs and search and rescue transponders.
An EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is these days,
considered an essential complement to traditional safety equipment
such as liferafts.
Having a distress beacon on board definitely contributes to the crew's
optimum safety.
MRB4
Operating frequency 121.5 MHz and 243
MHz
MSA compliant
Once activated will operate for minimum
of 48 hours
Audio visual test system
Renewable 2 year warranty
Ability to include a personal identification
code of user
Pathfinder3 SART
Survival craft radar transponder for
search and rescue operations
Unit transmits through the 9.2 - 9.5
GHz marine band when interrogated by radar
Operating life 96 hours in standby mode,
in excess of 8 hours in operational mode
Vessel mounting bracket and collapsible
pole stowed inside SART
Compact unit easily fits into liferaft
Satellite 406
Transmits on 406 MHz with your registered
digitally coded distress signal and 121.5 MHz homing
signal
Compliant worldwide
Once activated will operate for minimum
of 48 hours
5 year replacement battery
Available in manual, automatic or float
free deployment models
Globalfix 406
Ultimate EPIRB for safety and peace
of mind
Includes integral GPS to aid latitude/longitude
co-ordinates to the emergency transmitter
Also transmits a homing signal on the
121.5 MHz SAR homing frequency
Built-in strobe light to aid location
in poor visibility
Convenient to store in a liferaft or
emergency grab bag
No installation or set-up necessary,
just turn it on in an emergency
Self-test feature that confirms operation,
battery condition and GPS position data
Available in manual or automatic deployment
models
Vecta2
direction finder
Alert and locate system to monitor 121.5
MHz and 243 MHz emergency frequencies
Provides sensitive interpretation of
signal direction during crew overboard situations
Once activated will operate for minimum
of 30 hours
Rugged aluminium body design with collapsible
antenna
Mini B
Transmits on 121.5MHz, perfect for use
as a crew-overboard system when combined with Vecta2
Floats if dropped overboard
Once activated will operate for minimum
of 24 hours
User replacement battery
Small enough to be worn on a lifejacket
or in a pocket
5 year limited warranty
PLB 406
Transmits 406MHz, additional 121.5MHz
homing signal, audible tone indicates operation
Floats
Waterproof to 1 metre
Recessed, waterproof optical GPS interface
transmits GPS data for even faster response
Visit the ACR
website for more technical information
RFD has an extensive distributor network
so for product sales please check for a distributor in your area.
For product servicing
please contact your nearest RFD office directly.
distributor
in New Zealand