Ocean Signal SafeSea EPIRB3 Pro vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I

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The Ocean Safety Ocean Signal SafeSea EPIRB3 Pro and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I are both epirbs products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — Ocean Signal SafeSea EPIRB3 Pro is 406 MHz vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I at 406.031 MHz.

Ocean Signal SafeSea EPIRB3 Pro
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I

Specification comparison

Specification Ocean Signal SafeSea EPIRB3 Pro GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Frequency 406 MHz 406.031 MHz
Homing Frequency 121.5 MHz 121.5 MHz
Battery Life 10 years 48 hours
Operational Duration >48 hours
GPS GPS, Galileo, GLONASS (multi-constellation GNSS) 72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
Activation Type Category I auto-release float-free Automatic (hydrostatic release)
AIS Frequency 161.975 / 162.025 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz) 12W EIRP
Power Output (121.5 MHz) 50 mW
Weight 810 g
Dimensions 280 x 109 x 111 mm
Antenna Length 190 mm
Service Life 10 years
Position Accuracy 100 m
Waterproof Depth 10 m
Temperature Range -20 to +55 C
Material Floatable yellow polycarbonate

Certification comparison

Certification Ocean Signal SafeSea EPIRB3 Pro GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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Data sources

Ocean Signal SafeSea EPIRB3 Pro
Data from oceansafety.com ·
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GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Data from acrartex.com ·
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