Follow up Epirb's Thread 66807

Good price as well.
Bob.

Thanks for the info Stephen.
Ditto for not having to use it.

Bob.

Throw away unit ? NOT , has test function with 'key' which is on lanyard , unit can also be switched off by use of the 'key' if accidently activated , unit would then require new antenae safety seal , battery life according to GME is 9 yrs from first time unit is put into "test"mode.

Should read 7 yrs NOT 9yrs , oops,

Stephen

For the benefit of others who need to register, best to do it online.

The sticker will come back in around a week.

Paul

"Throw away unit ? NOT , has test function with 'key' which is on lanyard , unit can also be switched off by use of the 'key' if accidently activated , unit would then require new antenae safety seal , battery life according to GME is 9 yrs from first time unit is put into "test"mode."

Hopefully everyone else understands the significant difference between Testing and Activating an EPIRB !

Hi Axel and Mike DID
The information that I have supplies is 100% CORRECT!!!!
The ultimate word is ACTIVATE! I have one of these units and am well aware of the testing mode, which are two different things.

To Activate the unit, you must break the seal and extend the antenna, the strobe light will flash and the signal will start to be transmitted. It is at this stage that the unit is activated and even if turned off, there is no way of rendering the unit reusable. We sell the units at my work and if you do not take my word for it, contact GME and ask the very question re activation, because I did.

In this way, it will make people be aware that they are not a toy and a very serious safety unit. Like I said above, in the event of a true activation and the Emergency services are put in place and it is a life threatening situation (Not just ran out of fuel or a flat tyre which has happened in the past) and a full report is obtained by the search authorities, GME will give you a new PLB for free, WHY, BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO BE REACTIVATED!!

Next time before you try to shoot the messenger, please be aware of the true facts.

I hope this clears this up for everybody.

Cheers

Stephen

Stephen , not trying to shoot the messinger at all , but the facts are that if acidentally activated by extending the antenna you have 60 seconds to DEACTIVATE the unit with no signal having been sent , read your instruction book fully , as for GME "giving "a replacement after use , ROFLMAO. After use the unit is in need of refurbishment , ergo back to GME for a factory battery replacement and security seal ,,, not free.

Axel,
I am fully aware of the battery replacement every 7 years, but I am only quoting what I have been told by out GME rep. He has told me that they are not a refurbish unit once activated and signal transmitted, that is why they will give a free one in a true rescue.

Cheers

Stephen