Iridium YB3 Basic Instruction Manual

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YB Tracker - Mounting Guide

The YB Tracker is an Iridium satellite based locator beacon, and as such requires to be
able to see the sky - both for acquiring a GPS fix and transmitting positions.
!!! PLEASE INSTALL YOUR TRACKER IMMEDIATELY !!!
Your tracker has already been turned on

DOs and DO NOTs

DO ensure that the YB Tracker is mounted with the antenna pointing towards the sky
DO ensure that the YB Tracker has a good view of the sky
DO NOT place the YB Tracker where it may be grabbed and broken in heavy seas
DO NOT place the YB Tracker under metal covers or inside a vessel
DO NOT place the YB Tracker within 12 inches of another GPS antenna

How to Mount

1. Wrap the velcro straps around a horizontal rail and a vertical rail
2. Put a cable tie around the rail, through an eyelet on the pouch, and secure
Examples of Good Mounting Positions
For more information please visit www.ybtracking.com

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  • Page 1 YB Tracker - Mounting Guide The YB Tracker is an Iridium satellite based locator beacon, and as such requires to be able to see the sky - both for acquiring a GPS fix and transmitting positions. !!! PLEASE INSTALL YOUR TRACKER IMMEDIATELY !!!
  • Page 3 YB Connect Quick Start Guide Downloading the app on Android or iOS ⁃ Open Google Play Store or the App Store and search for “YB Connect” Registering for an account (You will need an internet connection for this) ⁃ Open the app you will see with a page that asks if this is your tracker or not. If you are using a rental device provided by the ARC then please select “No…”.

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