ACR Introduces Next Generation of Personal Locator Beacons; The World's Smallest and Most Functional PLB Is Now FCC Approved.FORT LAUDERALE, Fla. -- ACR See riser card. Electronics, Inc., the world leader in safety and survival technologies, has announced it has received FCC approvals for the TerraFix(TM) 406 GPS, its newest generation Personal Locator Beacon An emergency radio locator beacon with a two-way speech facility carried by crew members, either on their person or in their survival equipment, and capable of providing homing signals to assist search and rescue operations. Also called PLB. See also crash locator beacon; emergency locator beacon. targeted to provide outdoor enthusiasts with the smallest and most functional PLB (Picture Level Benchmark) A benchmark for measuring graphics performance on workstations. The Benchmark Interface Format (BIF) defines the format, the Benchmark Timing Methodology (BTM) performs the test, and the Benchmark Reporting Format (BRF) generates results in available in the world. ACR has developed two models -- the TerraFix(TM) 406 GPS I and the TerraFix(TM) 406 GPS I/O. Both versions are being shipped and will soon be available through retail outlets throughout North America. "Since July 1st of 2003, when the FCC made Personal Locator Beacon technology available to campers, hikers, climbers, hunters and boaters in the U.S., we've seen a continual building of understanding and consumer interest in these life-saving rescue beacons," said Chris Wahler, Director of Marketing for ACR. Both of ACR's new TerraFix(TM) 406 models will provide users with the ability to broadcast critical GPS coordinates, providing Search and Rescue crews with exact latitude and longitude latitude and longitude Coordinate system by which the position or location of any place on the Earth's surface can be determined and described. Latitude is a measurement of location north or south of the Equator. , thereby increasing emergency response speed by pinpointing positioning within 100 meters (110 yards). The TerraFix(TM) 406 GPS I will provide an interface cable connection capability to a GPS, while the TerraFix(TM) 406 GPS I/O will provide an interface cable connection to a GPS plus an internal GPS engine to acquire and transmit coordinates. The TerraFix(TM) 406 GPS units transmit a unique digitally coded distress signal on 406 MHz frequency to the orbiting COSPAS-SARSAT satellite systems. The TerraFix(TM) 406 also simultaneously transmits a signal on the 121.5 MHz (SAR (Segmentation And Reassembly) The protocol that converts data to cells for transmission over an ATM network. It is the lower part of the ATM Adaption Layer (AAL), which is responsible for the entire operation. See AAL. SAR - segmentation and reassembly homing frequency). Unique TerraFix(TM) 406 GPS features include: --Functional test for battery power, internal circuitry, 406 transmission (and GPS acquisition/Model # 2798.4 only). --Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage STOWAGE, mar. law. The proper arrangement in a ship, of the different articles of which a cargo consists, so that they may not injure each other by friction, or be damaged by the leakage of the ship. 2. and is easily positioned when needed. --Durable polycarbonate blended construction. --Floats to avoid loss if dropped in water. --Removable holster provides functionality, style, protection and allows for multiple mounting options to backpacks, webbing and life vests. More reliable than typical communications devices such as emergency two-way radios, cellular phones or satellite phones, the ACR TerraFix(TM) 406 GPS PLB works at -20 degrees Celsius, is waterproof up to 5 meters (16.5 ft) and is powered by a non-hazardous 5-year lithium battery, so it is capable of continual transmission for over 24 hours. Lightweight at just 12 oz. (338g), the TerraFix(TM) 406 measures 1.74 x 5.71 x 3.03 in (4.4 x 14.5 x 7.7 cm). A PLB/EPIRB is a satellite-signaling device of last resort, for use when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted and where the situation is grave and imminent and the loss of life, limb, eyesight or property will occur without assistance. All beacons must be registered following purchase -- a simple and quick process, now with a web-base internet filing option. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Noun 1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; provides weather reports and forecasts floods and hurricanes and (NOAA NOAA abbr. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Noun 1. NOAA - an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; ) manages the EPIRB/PLB registration database in the U.S. ACR Electronics, Inc., a Chelton Group Company, designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products including EPIRBs, PLBs, UAIS UAIS Universal Automatic Identification System (US Coast Guard) UAIS Universal Automatic Identification System (ITU Rec. M. , SSAS, personal utility lights, marker lights, radios, SARTs and safety accessories. The quality systems of this facility have been registered by UL to the ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000 Series Standards. Recognized as the world leader in safety and survival technologies, ACR has provided safety equipment to the aviation and marine industries as well as to the military since 1956. Note to editors: The TerraFix(TM) 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon recently received final FCC approvals. Units are now being shipped to dealers. Go to http://www.acrterrafix.com for more information and downloadable high-resolution images. |
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