GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I vs EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB
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The ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I and AMI Marine EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB are both epirbs products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I is 406.031 MHz vs EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB at 406 MHz.
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB
Specification comparison
Specification
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB
Frequency
406.031 MHz
406 MHz
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
AIS Frequency
161.975 / 162.025 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz)
12W EIRP
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
50 mW
Weight
810 g
Dimensions
280 x 109 x 111 mm
Antenna Length
190 mm
Battery Life
48 hours
Service Life
10 years
GPS
72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
Position Accuracy
100 m
Waterproof Depth
10 m
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
Activation Type
Automatic (hydrostatic release)
Material
Floatable yellow polycarbonate
Category
Category 1 (float-free)
Deployment
Automatic hydrostatic release
Certification comparison
Certification
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
✓
— Not listed
Data sources
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Data from acrartex.com ·
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EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB
Data from amimarine.com ·
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