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APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
406 MHz Transmitter
Frequency
Output Power
Frequency Stability
Digital Message:
Format
Long message
Message protocol
Duration
Rate
Encoding
Modulation
1*
Beacons are shipped from ACR with a Serialized code but can be reprogrammed at a service
center to other coded formats including nationality of registration.
121.5 MHz Transmitter
Frequency:
Frequency Tolerance
Output Power
Morse Code "P" ID
Modulation
Type
Sweep Range
Sweep Rate
Duty Cycle
Morse P
Antenna
Frequency
Polarization
VSWR
General/Environmental
Minimum Battery
Operating Life
Battery Replacement
Interval
*Batteries meet the UN Classification for Non-dangerous goods
Size
of
beacon
Antenna
Material
Color
Weight
Waterproof
Buoyancy
Temperature Range
Operating
Storage:
PLB350B meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Part 95 Subpart K. For all other type approval information, please visit our
website at
www.acrelectronics.com
Y1-03-0241C
406 MHz
greater than 5 watts (typical: 6.3 watts)
±2 parts per billion/100ms
1*
Serialized
Standard Location
520 ms
400 bps
Biphase L
±1.1 radians peak
121.5 MHz
±50 ppm
>25 mW PEP
Every 50 seconds (approximately) (U.S. Protocol)
AM (3K20A3N)
400 to 1200 hZ
3 Hz
37.5%
AM (2K00A2A)
406.037 & 121.5 MHz
Vertical
Less than 1.5:1
+24 hours minimum @ -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C)
Battery replacement due no later than 6 years from date of
manufacture, 5 years from date of install, or after emergency use
2.31 x 5.81 x 1.25 in (5.87 x 14.76 x 3.17 cm) (SARLink™)
less
2.31 x 5.81 x 1.45 in (5.87 x 14.76 x 3.68 cm) (AquaLink™)
High-impact and UV-resistant plastic
ACR-treuse™ (High-visibility yellow)
8.9 oz (252 g) without belt clip (SARLink™)
9.2 oz (260 g) without attachment clip (AquaLink™)
Factory tested to 16.4 ft (5 m) for 1 hour and to 32.8 ft (10 m) for 10
minutes, both at room temperature
See section 4 "Distinguishing PLB Features", page 8
-4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C)
-40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
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