safeSEA E100/E100G EPIRB vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I

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The Ocean Signal safeSEA E100/E100G EPIRB and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I are both epirbs products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — safeSEA E100/E100G EPIRB is 406.037 MHz vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I at 406.040 MHz.

safeSEA E100/E100G EPIRB
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I

Specification comparison

Specification safeSEA E100/E100G EPIRB GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
Frequency 406.037 MHz 406.040 MHz
Transmit Power (406 MHz) 5 W
Homing Frequency 121.5 MHz 121.5 MHz
Homing Power 25-100 mW PERP
Battery Life >96 hours 48 hours minimum @ -20°C
Battery Type Lithium Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Service Life 5 years 10 years
GPS (E100G only) 50-channel
Dimensions (body height) 212 mm
Dimensions (body diameter) 106 - 113 mm
Temperature Range -20 to +55 C -20 to +55 C
Storage Temperature -30 to +70 C
Waterproof >10 m
Drop into Water 20 m
Auto Release Depth 4 m max
Strobe Dual high-intensity white LED, >0.75 candela, 20-30 flashes/min
Power Output (406 MHz) 5 W
Power Output (121.5 MHz) 50 mW
Weight 810 g
Dimensions 280 x 109 x 111 mm
Antenna Length 190 mm
GPS 72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
Position Accuracy 100 m
Waterproof Depth 10 m
Activation Type Automatic (hydrostatic release)
Material Floatable yellow polycarbonate

Certification comparison

Certification safeSEA E100/E100G EPIRB GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
CCS ✓ — Not listed
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG ✓ — Not listed

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Data sources

safeSEA E100/E100G EPIRB
Data from oceansignal.com ·
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GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category I
Data from acrartex.com ·
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