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1.4 Registration Outside of the United States
In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz beacons are registered with that country’s National
Authority at the time of purchase. The sales agent should assist in filling out the forms and sending to that
country’s National Authority. To verify that the unit is properly programmed for that country, view the UIN
label on the side of the unit. In the event that the beacon is not programmed for the country it has been
purchased in, the sales agent, (if properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for that country.
1.5 Change of ownership or contact information
It is the owner’s responsibility to advise the National Authority of any change in the information on the
registration form. If the current owner of the beacon is transferring the beacon to a new owner, the current
owner is required to inform the National Authority by letter, fax or telephone, of the name and address of
the new owner. The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the National Authority with all of the
information requested on the registration form. This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners.
Registration forms are available from NOAA. Call 1 [phone] or visit our website at
www.acrelectronics.com.
1.6 Commercial Vessels World Wide
406 MHz beacons that are carried on commercial vessels world wide, should be registered with the
country where the vessel is flagged regardless of where the vessel operates. When a commercial vessel
acquires a 406 MHz beacon from outside of its home country; the beacon should be reprogrammed for the
home country and registered there.
1.7 Lost or Stolen EPIRB’s
Inform NOAA immediately at 1-888-212-SAVE (7283), or your national authority, that your EPIRB has
been lost or stolen. They will update your EPIRB registration information with the appropriate information.
Stolen EPIRB’s, Things That You Need To Do:
• Report to your local authorities that the EPIRB has been stolen.
• Contact NOAA at 1-888-212-SAVE (7283), or your national authority, with the following information
so your EPIRB registration information can be updated with the appropriate remarks:
- Police Department Name - Police Phone Number - Police Case Number
If you’re EPIRB were to activate, the information you provide will be forwarded
to the appropriate search and rescue authorities who will ensure that your EPIRB gets back to you. If
someone attempts to register an EPIRB reported as stolen, NOAA or your national authority will notify the
appropriate police department.
Visit the COSPAS-SARSAT website for more detailed information: www.cospas-sarsat.org
SECTION 2 - FALSE ALARMS
2.1 Prevention of false alarms.
An ACR 406 MHz EPIRB can be activated by two different methods. Whether you have a Category 1 or 2;
these methods are the same.
1. When the beacon is out of its bracket and in the water, the unit is transmitting.
2. When the switch is moved to the on position, in or out of the bracket, the unit is transmitting.
There are a few precautions that should be taken to prevent false alarms.
• Do not mount or transport beacon within 1 meter (3.3ft) of a magnetic source.
• Do not store beacon outside of its bracket if it can get wet.
• Do not mount EPIRB backwards in its bracket.
• Do not clean beacon with a water hose and brush.