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GlobalFix™ V5 AIS EPIRB

Model GlobalFix V5

406 MHz EPIRB with AIS alerting to nearby vessels, Return Link Service confirmation and NFC smartphone connectivity.

Description

The GlobalFix V5 AIS is an Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) that adds an AIS distress alert to 406 MHz satellite alerting. Alongside notifying rescue authorities through the Cospas-Sarsat system, it alerts AIS-equipped vessels nearby, giving a direct path to local rescue.

Key features

  • 406 MHz satellite alerting via Cospas-Sarsat
  • AIS distress alert for vessels in the area
  • Return Link Service (RLS): direct-to-beacon confirmation that the distress message has been received
  • Near Field Communication (NFC) for smartphone connectivity, data access and product interaction
  • Also offered in GlobalFix V5 boating safety kits

Applications

Vessel distress alerting for recreational, fishing and commercial boats.

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