For nearly a decade now, an advanced type of ELT or EPIRB - 406 MHz transmitters - has been available to ships and aircraft. The 406 transmitters send a coded signal that uniquely identifies each transmitter. Rescuers know exactly who and what to look for within minutes. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission has approved 406 MHz transmitters for land-based activities. ACR Electronics is ready with the 406 GPS I and 406 GPS I/O Personal Locator Beacons. The same quality that's made ACR the world leader in safety and survival technologies will be available to protect you outdoors.

When you activate the 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon, it sends your signal to one of seven satellites that continually circle the globe. This signal is then relayed to a ground station so search and rescue personnel can be notified. In less than an hour, aid can be on its way. After several passes, the satellite pinpoints the PLB's location to within a 2. 5 miles. Interface a GPS receiver or utilize the onboard GPS, and your precise position is sent immediately.