Cruisers & Sailing Forums - View Single Post - 121.5 EPIRB activation after Feb 1, 2009?

Delezynski · 22-06-2008, 09:50

It's my impression that the 406 alerts the system. If you are not using a GPS equipped EPIRB, the 121.5 signal gives the rescue people a signal to home in on once they get close.

We still have a small 121 on board in our dink.

Also, it IS legal, in an emergency, to transmit on ANY AND ALL frequencies.

Greg

22-06-2008, 09:50	#7
Delezynski Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aboard Guenevere Boat: Nor'Sea 27, Guenevere Posts: 201	It's my impression that the 406 alerts the system. If you are not using a GPS equipped EPIRB, the 121.5 signal gives the rescue people a signal to home in on once they get close. We still have a small 121 on board in our dink. Also, it IS legal, in an emergency, to transmit on ANY AND ALL frequencies. Greg __________________ Our boat is our bedroom, the world has become our living room. Greg & Jill Delezynski Cruising aboard Guenevere Home Page:www.svguenevere.com