GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
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The ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I are both epirbs products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II is 406.031 MHz vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I at 406.040 MHz.
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
Specification comparison
Specification
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
Frequency
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
121.5 MHz
AIS Frequency
Power Output (406 MHz)
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
50 mW
50 mW
Weight
810 g
810 g
Dimensions
280 x 109 x 111 mm
280 x 109 x 111 mm
Antenna Length
190 mm
190 mm
Battery Life
Service Life
10 years
10 years
GPS
72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
Position Accuracy
100 m
100 m
Waterproof Depth
10 m
10 m
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
-20 to +55 C
Activation Type
Material
Floatable yellow polycarbonate
Floatable yellow polycarbonate
Certification comparison
Certification
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
MED
✓ ✓
SOLAS
✓ ✓
USCG
✓ — Not listed
Data sources
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
Data from acrartex.com ·
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GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
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