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EG50 & EP50
5.2 Abandon ship
If the vessel is sinking and there is time to fetch the EPIRB then this
should always be done. Release the EPIRB from its mounting bracket
as described in section 5.5 and carry it to one of the liferafts. Once the
liferaft is in the water, uncoil the lanyard and tie it to the liferaft, then
throw the EPIRB overboard so that it floats next to the liferaft. The
EPIRB will operate because its sea switch will activate.
5.3 GPS Operation (EG50 only)
The GPS receiver needs a clear view of as much sky as possible in
order to acquire signals from sufficient satellites to determine its
position. Should it fail to do this, the beacon will still transmit the 406
MHz distress signal, and its position will be determined by the
COSPAS-SARSAT satellites using Doppler techniques.
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