Section 1 - Registration Of 406 Mhz Plbs; Registration Importance; Where To Register; Registration In The United States - ACR Electronics ResQFix 406 Product Support Manual

SECTION 1 – FREE REGISTRATION OF 406 MHz PLBS
1.1 Registration Importance (Registration is FREE and can be updated as many times as you want)
It is mandatory that the owner of this 406 MHz PLB registers it with the National Authority*. All 406 MHz PLBs
transmit a Unique Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is programmed in the PLB based on the
country in which the PLB was purchased. Registration provides the Search and Rescue (SAR) forces with
emergency contact information, and will speed the launch of a rescue operation. The National Authorities use the
information to verify if an actual emergency exists. Valuable Search and Rescue personnel are put at risk and
resources are wasted every year responding to false alerts. For PLBs that are not registered, SAR authorities will
not know who you are, or who to contact regarding additional information about your current situation. This could
delay the launch of a rescue operation.
*The National Authority is the governmental body that is responsible for PLB Registration Database administration
in the country for which the PLB is programmed.
1.2

Where to register

The owner of a 406 MHz PLB should register it with the National Authority of which the PLB was programmed,
(typically the country where purchased), regardless of where you use your PLB. Each PLB is programmed with a
UIN for the country where the unit is shipped, and will only be accepted for registration in that country. To verify the
country, for which a PLB is programmed, see the label with the UIN on the back of the unit. Units that do not have a
country specified on the UIN label are programmed for the United States. If you should move to a new country, you
must register your PLB with the national authority of that country. For a list of the national authorities in your area,
please view them at
1.3 Registration in the United States (Registration online is quick and easy: www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov)
It is the Owner's responsibility and required by law to Register 406 MHz PLBs that are programmed for and
purchased in the United States. The National Authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The owner can complete the online registration by
visiting www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov
ACR Electronics Warranty Card) and mail it with the pre-addressed; postage paid envelope to:
The information provided on the Registration Form is used only for Search and Rescue purposes. The Registration
Form should be filled out immediately. Registration can be expedited by registering online or by faxing the
registration form in the event the PLB is to be placed in immediate use.
Typically, registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz PLB Registration Database within 48 hours of receipt. A
confirmation letter, a copy of the actual registration and a proof-of-registration decal will be mailed to you within two
weeks. When you receive these documents, please check the information carefully and affix the decal to your PLB
in the area marked "Beacon Decal here". If you do not receive confirmation, contact NOAA for additional
information at: +1-888-212-7283.
1.4

Registration in Canada

The National Authority in Canada is the NSS (National Search & Rescue Secretariat). Canadian residents can
register online at http://beacons.nss.gc.ca/. For more information please contact the NSS at (613) 966-1504 or
(800) 727-9414.
1.5 In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz PLBs are registered with that country's National
Authority at the time of Purchase. The Sales agent should assist in filling out the forms and sending to that
country's National Authority. To verify that the unit is properly programmed for that country, view the UIN label on
the side of the unit. In the event that the PLB is not programmed for the country in which it has been purchased, the
sales agent, (if properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for that country.
If your country has registered with the International Registration Database can apply easily online at
www.406registration.com.
http://www.cospas-sarsat.com/Management/listOfParticipants.htm
or complete the enclosed registration form (Do not confuse this with the
SARSAT Beacon Registration,
National Search and Rescue Secretariat
E/SP3, RM 3320, FB-4
NOAA/NESDIS
5200 Auth Rd.
Suitland, MD 20746-4304
400-275 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2
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