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SECTION 1 - REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ MEMORY CAPSULES
1.1
Why is registration important?
As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is mandatory that you register it with the EPIRB national authority of
your country: It is the law. Please note that all 406 MHz beacons are required to have their registration updated
every two years by the owner.
Your personalized ID code programmed inside
each EPIRB is transmitted to Search and Rescue
(SAR).
SAR forces use this code to pull up your
registration to find out valuable information about
who needs help.
HOW REGISTRATION WORKS:
All 406 MHz beacons transmit a Unique Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is programmed into the
beacon based on the country in which the beacon is registered, thus authorities are able to determine which country's
database will have your registration information. SAR forces will have information as to who you are as the owner of
the beacon, the name and type of vessel that you have, your homeport, and who to contact that might know of your
current situation - but only if your beacon has been properly registered. Valuable search and rescue resources are
wasted every year responding to false alarms, and registering your beacon helps to resolve false alarms quickly.
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YOUR RESCUE WILL
BE DELAYED IF YOUR
BEACON ISN'T PROPERLY
REGISTERED!
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