rescueME EPIRB1 Pro vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
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The Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB1 Pro and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II are both epirbs products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Battery Life — rescueME EPIRB1 Pro is >48 hours at -20C vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II at 48 hours minimum @ -20°C.
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
Specification comparison
Specification
rescueME EPIRB1 Pro
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
Frequency
406.040 MHz
406.040 MHz
Transmit Power (406 MHz)
12 W EIRP
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
121.5 MHz
Homing Power
40 mW
Battery Life
>48 hours at -20C
48 hours minimum @ -20°C
Battery Type
Lithium Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Service Life
10 years
10 years
GPS
66-channel
72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
Dimensions (body)
178 x 89 x 100 mm
Dimensions (float-free housing)
237 x 191 x 121 mm
Weight
422 g
810 g
Weight (with bracket)
1250 g
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
-20 to +55 C
Storage Temperature
-30 to +70 C
Waterproof
10 m
Auto Release Depth
4 m max
Strobe
Dual high-intensity LED, 20-30 flashes/min
Power Output (406 MHz)
5 W
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
50 mW
Dimensions
280 x 109 x 111 mm
Antenna Length
190 mm
Position Accuracy
100 m
Waterproof Depth
10 m
Activation Type
Manual
Material
Floatable yellow polycarbonate
Certification comparison
Certification
rescueME EPIRB1 Pro
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
✓
— Not listed
Data sources
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
Data from acrartex.com ·
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