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Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-11-2015, 11:49
Replies: 59
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Posted By Wotname
Re: EPIRB battery replacement

Duh
:facepalm:

But doesn't that fly in the face of the CF "be nice" rule :biggrin::biggrin:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-11-2015, 03:20
Replies: 59
Views: 5,946
Posted By Wotname
Re: EPIRB battery replacement

Well perhaps "belligerent" is the wrong word.

Leaving aside you own feelings and the pros and cons of of voice coms with SAR, what word would you use to describe the situation where the whole...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-11-2015, 19:32
Replies: 59
Views: 5,946
Posted By Wotname
Re: EPIRB battery replacement

It is worthwhile IMO to check the specs of the 121.5 transmitter. While all 406 transmitters operate at 5 watts, the 121.5 trnasmitters vary between manufacturers and countries.

For awhile, the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-11-2015, 19:27
Replies: 59
Views: 5,946
Posted By Wotname
Re: EPIRB battery replacement

It is also highly likely that the GPS position will be updated during the whole time the 406 transmitter is operating BUT a word of caution here. Not all GPS embedded 406 beacons operate in the same...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-11-2015, 15:26
Replies: 59
Views: 5,946
Posted By Wotname
Re: EPIRB battery replacement

Here are some numbers to give some idea of the scale of the "problem" in the USA.

According to the NOAA, in 2013, there were just 70,313 registered 406 beacons fitted to USA aircraft while as late...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-11-2015, 03:14
Replies: 59
Views: 5,946
Posted By Wotname
Re: EPIRB battery replacement

Unfortunately this only gives half the story - well to be fair, it gives 80% of the story.

The FCC, the ITU and the whole world of SAR wants us to use the 406 Mhz beacon. Rightly so.To emphasis...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-11-2015, 12:48
Replies: 59
Views: 5,946
Posted By Wotname
Re: EPIRB battery replacement

Manufacturer is KTI
Model is SA1G

Dunno about "super-cool" though :biggrin::biggrin:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-11-2015, 19:01
Replies: 59
Views: 5,946
Posted By Wotname
Re: EPIRB battery replacement

OK I'm :confused:…
Is this really all tongue in cheek or…

There is such a mix of fact and fiction I'm not sure…

Greg, you are usually very factual and straight to the point but this time -...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-11-2015, 18:24
Replies: 59
Views: 5,946
Posted By Wotname
Re: EPIRB battery replacement

Here is a recent thread
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/gme-epirb-battery-replacement-154493.html

As far as a DIY project, I reckon each should make their own mind up whether one has the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-11-2015, 14:55
Replies: 59
Views: 5,946
Posted By Wotname
Re: EPIRB battery replacement

RC raises a good point and one that should be expanded on so others can have a better understanding!

How can I put this simply?

121.5 Mhz is NOT A DEAD, UNMONITORED, COMPLETELY WORTHLESS...
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