ACR Electronics AEROFIX 406 GPSIOP-ELT Product Support Manual

Also see for AEROFIX 406 GPS I P-ELT - REV E: Product support manual Product support manual Product support manual Product support manual Product support manual

Contents

ACR Electronics AEROFIX 406 GPSIOP-ELT Product Support Manual Manual pdf 3 page image

Y1-03-0175 Rev. D2SECTION 1 - REGISTRATION OF 406 MHz P-ELTS1.1 Registration ImportanceIt is mandatory that the owner of this 406 MHz P-ELT registers it with the National Authorities*.All 406 MHz P-ELTs transmit a Unique Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN isprogrammed in the P-ELT based on the country in which the P-ELT was purchased. Registrationprovides the Search and Rescue (SAR) forces with emergency contact information, and will speed thelaunch of a rescue operation. The National Authorities use the information to verify if an actualemergency exists. Valuable Search and Rescue resources are wasted every year responding to falsealarms. For P-ELTs that are not registered, SAR authorities will not know who you are, or who tocontact regarding additional information of your current situation. This could delay the launch of arescue operation.*A National Authority is the governmental body that is responsible for P-ELT Registration Databaseadministration for the country for which the P-ELT is programmed.1.2 Where to registerThe owner of a 406 MHz P-ELT should register it with the National Authority of which the P-ELTwas programmed, (typically the country where purchased), regardless of where you use your P-ELT.Each P-ELT is programmed with a UIN for the country where the unit is shipped, and will only beaccepted for registration in that country. To verify the country, for which a P-ELT is programmed,see the label with the UIN on the back of the unit. Units that do not have a country specified on theUIN label are programmed for the United States. For a list of the national authorities in your area,please view them at http://www.cospas-sarsat.com/Management/listOfParticipants.htm1.3 Registration in the United StatesIt is the Owner’s responsibility and required by law to Register 406 MHz P-ELTs that areprogrammed for and purchased in the United States. The National Authority that accepts registrationsin the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The ownershould complete the enclosed registration form (Do not confuse this with the ACR ElectronicsWarranty Card) and mail it with the pre-addressed; postage paid envelope to:SARSAT Beacon Registration,E/SP3, RM 3320, FB-4NOAA/NESDIS5200 Auth Rd.Suitland, MD 20746-4304P-ELT registration is also available online at: www.beaconregistration.noaa.govThe information provided on the Registration Form is used only for rescue purposes. TheRegistration Form should be filled out and mailed immediately. Registration can be expedited byfaxing the registration form or by completing the form online in the event the P-ELT is to be placedin immediate use.Typically, registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz P-ELT Registration Database within 48hours of receipt. A confirmation letter, a copy of the actual registration and a proof-of-registrationdecal will be mailed to you within two weeks. When you receive these documents, please check theinformation carefully and affix the decal to your P-ELT in the area marked “Beacon Decal here”. Ifyou do not receive confirmation, contact NOAA for additional information at: +1-888-212-7283.