rescueME EPIRB2 vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
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The Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB2 and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II are both epirbs products certified to MED and USCG. Key difference: Battery Life — rescueME EPIRB2 is >48 hours at -20C vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II at 48 hours.
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
Specification comparison
Specification
rescueME EPIRB2
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
Frequency
406.031 MHz
406.031 MHz
Transmit Power (406 MHz)
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
121.5 MHz
Homing Power
Battery Life
Battery Type
Service Life
10 years
10 years
GPS
Dimensions
Weight
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
-20 to +55 C
Storage Temperature
Waterproof
Strobe
AIS Frequency
Power Output (406 MHz)
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
Antenna Length
Position Accuracy
Waterproof Depth
Activation Type
Material
Certification comparison
Certification
rescueME EPIRB2
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
MED
✓ ✓
SOLAS
— Not listed ✓
USCG
✓ ✓
Data sources
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
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