FastFind Return Link PLB vs 15 Minute Smoke Signal

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The Kannad Marine FastFind Return Link PLB and Comet 15 Minute Smoke Signal are both distress signals products certified to MED. Key difference: Weight — FastFind Return Link PLB is 164 g vs 15 Minute Smoke Signal at 3.3 kg.

FastFind Return Link PLB
15 Minute Smoke Signal

Specification comparison

Specification FastFind Return Link PLB 15 Minute Smoke Signal
Frequency 406.031 / 121.5 MHz
Power Output (Alert) 5 W
Power Output (Homer) 50 mW
GPS GPS(L1) + Galileo(E1), 72-channel, ceramic patch antenna
Battery Life >24 hours
Service Life 5 years
Battery Type Lithium Manganese
Weight 164 g 3.3 kg
Dimensions 36 x 50 x 112 mm 375 (H) x 183 (dia) mm
Waterproof Depth 10 m
Temperature Range -20 to +55 C -1 to +30 C
Storage Temperature -30 to +70 C
Altitude 12192 m
Compass Safe Distance 1 m
Part Number 1002384 9181700
Net Explosive Content 1.287 kg
Smoke Duration 15 min (minimum)
Color Orange smoke

Certification comparison

Certification FastFind Return Link PLB 15 Minute Smoke Signal
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS — Not listed ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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FastFind Return Link PLB
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15 Minute Smoke Signal
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