HydroFix HRU vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
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The ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II are both epirbs products certified to SOLAS and USCG. Key difference: Weight — HydroFix HRU is 93.6 g vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II at 810 g.
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
Specification comparison
Specification
HydroFix HRU
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
Activation Depth
Weight
Dimensions
Service Life
Shelf Life
Release Mechanism
Material
Frequency
Homing Frequency
AIS Frequency
Power Output (406 MHz)
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
Antenna Length
Battery Life
GPS
Position Accuracy
Waterproof Depth
Temperature Range
Activation Type
Certification comparison
Certification
HydroFix HRU
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
MED
— Not listed ✓
SOLAS
✓ ✓
USCG
✓ ✓
Data sources
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
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