GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I vs EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB

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The ACR Electronics GlobalFix V6 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 V6 EPIRB - Category I is 406.040 MHz vs EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB at 406 MHz.

GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB

Specification comparison

Specification GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB
Frequency 406.040 MHz 406 MHz
Homing Frequency 121.5 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz) 5 W
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 minimum @ -20°C
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 V6 EPIRB - Category I EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓

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Data sources

GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
Data from acrartex.com ·
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EPIRB1 PRO Float-Free Category 1 EPIRB
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