SEP-500 GPS EPIRB vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
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The Samyung ENC SEP-500 GPS EPIRB and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I are both epirbs products certified to MED. Key difference: Frequency — SEP-500 GPS EPIRB is 406.037 MHz vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I at 406.031 MHz.
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Specification comparison
Specification
SEP-500 GPS EPIRB
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Frequency
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
121.5 MHz
Transmit Power (406 MHz)
Homing Power
Battery Life
48 hours
48 hours
Battery Life (20C)
Service Life
GPS
Weight
Material
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
-20 to +55 C
Storage Temperature
Strobe Light
Modulation
Data Rate
Part Number
AIS Frequency
Power Output (406 MHz)
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
Dimensions
Antenna Length
Position Accuracy
Waterproof Depth
Activation Type
Certification comparison
Certification
SEP-500 GPS EPIRB
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
CCS
✓ — Not listed
KR
✓ — Not listed
MED
✓ ✓
SOLAS
— Not listed ✓
USCG
— Not listed ✓
Data sources
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
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