EPIRB MT 401

The new, approved emergency beacon GME 406 / 121,5 MHz includes a mounting bracket. Programmed with the individual identification number (MMSI No.) of the ship's owner, the instrument has a worldwide coverage. The MT401 transmits on UHF at 406,028 MHz for satellite fixing and on 121,5 MHz a sounding signal.

The owner is able to make a self test for battery control and to confirm correct operation. 

The instrument performs comprehensive internal diagnostics with a visual (LED flash) and audible (beep tone) operator feed back. Also a test message is coded, which can be analyzed by special test instruments. The emergency signal transmits after 60 seconds. According to the digitally coded messaging no warm up is required. 

Technical data: 

Aktivation: manually operated 
Operating time:   min. 48 hours 
VHF:   121,500 MHz, 50 mW ±3 dB, swept tone AM 
UHF:   406,028 MHz, 5 W ±2 dB, PSK (digital) 
LED-Flash:  20 flashes/minute, >0,75 cd effective intensity 
COSPAS-SARSAT: certified to C/S T.001 (Class 2) standards. 
Battery:  approx. 5 years from day of manufacture, not later then the expiery date shown on the instrument. 

For further information please look into the english data sheet (775kB pdf) 

Dimensions: Height:260 mm, Width 102 mm, Depth 83 mm when mounted in the bracket. 
Weight: 535 g 

Included in delivery:
GME EPIRB MT401, programming prior to delivery, wall bracket, manual 

GME EPIRB MT401, programming included

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