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RT-202 CrewFinder MOB Direction Finder System

Automatic MOB direction finder monitoring 121.500 MHz, alarming on distress signals and showing the transmitter bearing on an LED ring.

Description

The RT-202 CrewFinder monitors the international emergency frequency 121.500 MHz, triggers an alarm when a distress signal is received and indicates the direction of the transmitter on an LED ring, so a person overboard can be found quickly. A second frequency, 121.650 MHz, is used for training and testing.

Key features

  • Doppler bearing method (3 kHz rotation), bearing accuracy ±5°
  • High reception sensitivity (< 2 μV/m) and selective squelch against false alarms
  • Waterproof IP67 construction, compact design
  • RS-232 interface for remote control
  • Operating voltage 12 V to 28 V DC; -20 °C to +60 °C
  • Accessories: aluminium DCU, AU Simulator, DC/DC converter (mandatory for metal-hulled vessels)

Applications

Search and rescue, man overboard recovery and offshore operations.

Specifications

Method of bearingDoppler principle (3 kHz rotation)
Bearing accuracy±5°
Sensitivity< 2 μV/m
Reception frequencies121.500 MHz + 121.650 MHz
Operating voltage12 V to 28 V DC
Operating temperature-20 °C to +60 °C
Ingress protectionIP 67

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