McMurdo FastFind Return Link PLB vs HydroFix HRU
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The McMurdo FastFind Return Link PLB and ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU are both epirbs products. Key difference: Weight — McMurdo FastFind Return Link PLB is 164 g vs HydroFix HRU at 93.6 g.
McMurdo FastFind Return Link PLB
Specification comparison
Specification
McMurdo FastFind Return Link PLB
HydroFix HRU
Frequency
406.031 / 121.5 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz)
5 W
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
50 mW
GPS
GPS(L1) + Galileo(E1), 72-channel
Weight
164 g
93.6 g
Dimensions
36 x 50 x 112 mm
63 x 86 x 50 mm
Battery Life
24 hours
Service Life
5 years
2 years
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
Maximum Altitude
12192 m
Activation Depth
1.5 - 4 m
Shelf Life
4 years
Release Mechanism
Patented rod system (no battery/blade/pyrotechnic)
Material
Marine-grade polymer
Certification comparison
Certification
McMurdo FastFind Return Link PLB
HydroFix HRU
SOLAS
— Not listed
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USCG
— Not listed
✓
Data sources
McMurdo FastFind Return Link PLB
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