safeSEA EPIRB3 Pro vs HydroFix HRU
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The Ocean Signal safeSEA EPIRB3 Pro and ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU are both epirbs products certified to SOLAS and USCG. Key difference: Service Life — safeSEA EPIRB3 Pro is 10 years vs HydroFix HRU at 2 years.
safeSEA EPIRB3 Pro
HydroFix HRU
Specification comparison
| Specification | safeSEA EPIRB3 Pro | 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 |
| Auto Release Housing Dimensions | 237 x 191 x 121 mm | |
| Weight (with bracket) | 1252 g | |
| Temperature Range | -20 to +55 C | |
| Storage Temperature | -30 to +70 C | |
| Waterproof | 10 m | |
| Auto Release Depth | 4 m max | |
| 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 | safeSEA EPIRB3 Pro | HydroFix HRU |
|---|---|---|
| MED | ✓ | — Not listed |
| SOLAS | ✓ | ✓ |
| TC | ✓ | — Not listed |
| USCG | ✓ | ✓ |
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