McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB - Auto vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
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The McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB - Auto and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I are both epirbs products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB - Auto is 406.040 / 121.5 / 161.975 / 162.025 MHz vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I at 406.031 MHz.
McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB - Auto
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Specification comparison
Specification
McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB - Auto
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Frequency
Power Output (406 MHz)
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
Power Output (AIS)
GPS
Weight
Dimensions
Battery Life
48 hours
48 hours
Service Life
10 years
10 years
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
-20 to +55 C
Auto-Release Depth
Homing Frequency
AIS Frequency
Antenna Length
Position Accuracy
Waterproof Depth
Activation Type
Material
Certification comparison
Certification
McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB - Auto
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
CCS
✓ — Not listed
MED
✓ ✓
SOLAS
✓ ✓
USCG
✓ ✓
Data sources
McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB - Auto
Data from seasofsolutions.com ·
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GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Data from acrartex.com ·
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