McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB vs HydroFix HRU
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The McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB and ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU are both epirbs products certified to SOLAS and USCG. Key difference: Weight — McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB is 710 g vs HydroFix HRU at 93.6 g.
McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB
Specification comparison
Specification
McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB
HydroFix HRU
Frequency
406.040 / 121.5 / 161.975 / 162.025 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz)
5 W
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
70 mW
Power Output (AIS)
1 W EIRP
GPS
GPS + Galileo, 92-channel, 1575.42 MHz
Weight
710 g
93.6 g
Dimensions
425 x 105 x 105 mm
63 x 86 x 50 mm
Battery Life
48 hours
Service Life
10 years
2 years
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
Auto-Release Depth
4 m
Strobe Output
0.75 cd
Flash Rate
23 flashes/min
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 SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB
HydroFix HRU
CCS
✓
— Not listed
MED
✓
— Not listed
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
✓
✓
Data sources
McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB
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