McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I

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The McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I are both epirbs products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB is 406.040 / 121.5 / 161.975 / 162.025 MHz vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I at 406.040 MHz.

McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I

Specification comparison

Specification McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
Frequency 406.040 / 121.5 / 161.975 / 162.025 MHz 406.040 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz) 5 W 5 W
Power Output (121.5 MHz) 70 mW 50 mW
Power Output (AIS) 1 W EIRP
GPS GPS + Galileo, 92-channel, 1575.42 MHz 72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
Weight 710 g 810 g
Dimensions 425 x 105 x 105 mm 280 x 109 x 111 mm
Battery Life 48 hours 48 hours minimum @ -20°C
Service Life 10 years 10 years
Temperature Range -20 to +55 C -20 to +55 C
Auto-Release Depth 4 m
Strobe Output 0.75 cd
Flash Rate 23 flashes/min
Homing Frequency 121.5 MHz
Antenna Length 190 mm
Position Accuracy 100 m
Waterproof Depth 10 m
Activation Type Automatic (hydrostatic release)
Material Floatable yellow polycarbonate

Certification comparison

Certification McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
CCS ✓ — Not listed
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG ✓ — Not listed

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Data sources

McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB
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GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
Data from acrartex.com ·
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