McMurdo emergency radio beacon EPIRB Smartfind G8 AIS, marine distress beacon, 406 MHz satellite alarm, AIS transmitter for local alarm

The McMurdo EPIRB Smartfind G8 AIS is a newly developed emergency radio beacon. It utilizes all aspects of emergency alerting and localization on four frequencies. A frequency of 406 MHz is used for alerting via satellite. The emergency radio beacon transmits a direction finding signal for search aircraft and ships on 121.5 MHz. It also includes an AIS emergency transmitter for local alerting of vessels in the area.

Features and Benefits :

• 406 MHz for alerting via satellite
• 121.5 MHz as a direction finding signal for search aircraft and ships
• AIS emergency transmitter for local alerting of ships in the area