McMurdo FastFind Ranger PLB vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
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The McMurdo FastFind Ranger PLB and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II are both epirbs products. Key difference: Frequency — McMurdo FastFind Ranger PLB is 406.037 / 121.5 MHz vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II at 406.031 MHz.
McMurdo FastFind Ranger PLB
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
Specification comparison
Specification
McMurdo FastFind Ranger PLB
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
Frequency
406.037 / 121.5 MHz
406.031 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz)
5 W
12W EIRP
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
50 mW
50 mW
GPS
GPS + Galileo GNSS
72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
Weight
164 g
810 g
Dimensions
36 x 50 x 112 mm
280 x 109 x 111 mm
Battery Life
24 hours
48 hours
Service Life
6 years
10 years
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
-20 to +55 C
Maximum Altitude
12192 m
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
AIS Frequency
161.975 / 162.025 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 Ranger PLB
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
MED
— Not listed
✓
SOLAS
— Not listed
✓
USCG
— Not listed
✓
Data sources
McMurdo FastFind Ranger PLB
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GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
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