User's Manual

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Activating Your Beacon
Proper Positioning and Handling during Activation
Intended Operational Environments:
Make sure the antenna is pointing towards the sky, out of the water. Beacon is not
intended to operate in water. While the unit is waterproof, it must be above the
water’s surface to function properly.
Intended operational environments include on ground, above ground, and held in
hand. In all cases, the beacon must be facing skyward with the antenna
perpendicular.
Do not cover the GPS receiver with your
hand and make sure you have a clear view
of the sky to ensure GPS is acquired.
Above Ground. Above ground
held in hand is also acceptable
On Ground