rescueME EPIRB3 vs HydroFix HRU
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The Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB3 and ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU are both epirbs products certified to USCG. Key difference: Service Life — rescueME EPIRB3 is 10 years vs HydroFix HRU at 2 years.
Specification comparison
Specification
rescueME EPIRB3
HydroFix HRU
Frequency
406.031 MHz
Transmit Power (406 MHz)
12 W EIRP
AIS Frequency
161.975 / 162.025 MHz
AIS Transmit Power
1 W
AIS Message Rate
8 messages/min
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
Homing Power
50 mW
Battery Life
>48 hours at -20C
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Disulphide (LiFeS2)
Service Life
10 years
2 years
GPS
72-channel multi-constellation (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS)
Dimensions
410 x 90 x 101 mm
63 x 86 x 50 mm
Weight
422 g
93.6 g
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
Storage Temperature
-30 to +70 C
Waterproof
10 m
Strobe
High-intensity LED and infrared (IR), >1 candela
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
rescueME EPIRB3
HydroFix HRU
MED
✓
— Not listed
SOLAS
— Not listed
✓
TC
✓
— Not listed
USCG
✓
✓
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