Epirb battery replacement

[captain465]

I have an ACR Epirb that needs a battery replacement.....The "authorized" service centers are quoting between $300 and $400 for the service. Does any know of less expensive service centers??

[btrayfors]

That's the going rate.

There was a LONG discussion of this a couple of years ago, either on this board or perhaps SSCA. You might look for that discussion.

IIIRC, bottom line was that it's probably OK to go 1-2 years beyond the battery replacement date, but not more. After that, you're faced with either ponying up the $300+ for a new battery, or buying a new EPIRB.

Bill

Here's one thread: http://ssca.org/DiscBoard/viewtopic....=epirb+battery

[cdennyb]

sell it on ebay and buy a new one. It'll have a fresh batt. LoL