McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II

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The McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II are both epirbs products. Key difference: Frequency — McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB is 406.031 / 121.5 MHz vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II at 406.040 MHz.

McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II

Specification comparison

Specification McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
Frequency 406.031 / 121.5 MHz 406.040 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz) 5 W 5 W
Power Output (121.5 MHz) 50 mW 50 mW
GPS GPS(L1) + Galileo(E1), 72-channel 72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
Weight 152 g 810 g
Dimensions 34 x 47 x 106 mm 280 x 109 x 111 mm
Battery Life 24 hours 48 hours minimum @ -20°C
Service Life 6 years 10 years
Temperature Range -20 to +55 C -20 to +55 C
Maximum Altitude 12192 m
Location Accuracy 62 m
Homing Frequency 121.5 MHz
Antenna Length 190 mm
Position Accuracy 100 m
Waterproof Depth 10 m
Activation Type Manual
Material Floatable yellow polycarbonate

Certification comparison

Certification McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
MED — Not listed ✓
SOLAS — Not listed ✓

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McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB
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GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
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