Tron 60GPS EPIRB vs HydroFix HRU

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The Jotron Tron 60GPS EPIRB and ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU are both epirbs products certified to SOLAS and USCG. Key difference: Service Life — Tron 60GPS EPIRB is 10 years vs HydroFix HRU at 2 years.

Tron 60GPS EPIRB
HydroFix HRU

Specification comparison

Specification Tron 60GPS EPIRB HydroFix HRU
Frequency 406.037 MHz
Homing Frequency 121.500 MHz
Transmit Power (406 MHz) 5 W
Homing Power 100 mW
Battery Life 48 hours
Service Life 10 years 2 years
GPS 56-channel GPS receiver
Weight 700 g 93.6 g
Dimensions 340 x 128 x 128 mm 63 x 86 x 50 mm
Material Glass reinforced polycarbonate Marine-grade polymer
Temperature Range -20 to +55 C
Storage Temperature -30 to +70 C
Compass Safe Distance 0.85 m
Color Orange
Part Number 83330
Activation Depth 1.5 - 4 m
Shelf Life 4 years
Release Mechanism Patented rod system (no battery/blade/pyrotechnic)

Certification comparison

Certification Tron 60GPS EPIRB HydroFix HRU
CCS ✓ — Not listed
MED ✓ — Not listed
SOLAS ✓ ✓
TC ✓ — Not listed
USCG ✓ ✓

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Tron 60GPS EPIRB
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HydroFix HRU
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