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SPOT 2 Silver Satellite GPS Messenger

30% Smaller

30% Lighter

Faster GPS Aquisition

New Features/Enhancements:

Advanced GPS
GPS aquisition light
Custom message button
Enhanced antenna performance
Dedicated tracking button
Improved tracking performance
Safety covers over S.O.S. and Help buttons
Replaceable button covers
Illuminated buttons
Message sent indicator light
Includes armband case
Recyclable packaging

Features:

SOS: Emergency assistance request sent with your GPS location to GEOS every 5 minutes until batteries die or until cancelled

Help/SPOT Assist: Request help from friends and family every 5 minutes for 1 hour. Up to 10 contacts - phone & email

Check In: Lets contacts know where you are and that you're okay. Attempts to send three messages to help ensure successful transmission. Up to 10 contacts - phone and email. Contacts will receive only 1 message.

Custom Message: Creates custom non-urgent message to send to friends and family

Track Progress: Acquires your GPS location every 10 minutes for 24 hours. Sends each location one time. Previous 2 track points sent with current track point helping ensure consistent recording of movements.

Emergency Response Center: GEOS is operational 7 days/week, 365 days a year, operating out of Houston, TX (2 addl. backup locations)

History Review: Review all Check In, Track Alert SOS, and Help locations via findmespot.com using Google maps for up to 30 days.

Shared Page: You can share messages and locations with others via a personal shared page or SPOT adventures account. Live data viewing up to 7 days, data storage up to 30 days. Can have up to 10 shared pages.

Button Covers: Prevent accidental activation of SOS or Help features

GPS Signal Indicator: Visual LED status of GPS signal acquired

Message Sent Indicator: Visual LED status of message sent

Security: Data protection via the latest techniques.

Removable case: Flexible attachment solution providing arm band, carabiner, & car dash attachment. Reflective material.

International Communication: Universally accepted icons to communicate button features.

Color: Gloss Silver

SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker and Messenger

Now until August 31st, 2010, receive 12 months of Free Tracking when you purchase a SPOT unit. SPOT Track Progress provides a fun and easy way to share your outdoor adventures with friends and family. Track Progress automatically transmits your GPS location every 10 minutes. Whether you're hiking, boating, driving or flying, Track Progress provides a nice breadcrumb trail of your route which you make public or private. Share your outdoor experiences with your loved ones every step of the way! SPOT. THE WORLD'S FIRST SATELLITE MESSENGER.

With the SPOT Satellite Messenger, you and your loved ones have peace of mind knowing help is always within reach. SPOT is the only device of its kind, using the GPS satellite network to acquire its coordinates, and then sending its location with a link to Google Maps and a pre-programmed message via a commercial satellite network. And unlike Personal Locator Beacons, SPOT does more than just call for help. Tracking your progress, checking in with loved ones, and non-emergency assistance are also available, all at the push of a button. And because it uses 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world even where cell phones don't.

Coverage
SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa and North Eastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles off-shore of these areas.

Messenger

ALERT 9-1-1 - Dispatch emergency responders to your exact location
CHECK IN - Let contacts know where you are and that you're okay
TRACK PROGRESS - Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using your password and Google Maps.
ASK FOR HELP - Request help from friends and family at your exact location.

ALERT 9-1-1:
Use this function In the event of a life threatening or other critical emergency to notify emergency services of your exact location and that you need assistance. The GEOS International Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agencies worldwide for example contacting 9-1-1 responders in North America and 1-1-2 responders in Europe.

HOW IT WORKS:
Once activated, SPOT will acquire its exact coordinates from the GPS network, and send that location along with a distress message to a GEOS International Emergency Response Center every five minutes until cancelled. The Emergency Response Center notifies the appropriate emergency responders based on your location and personal information which may include local police, highway patrol, the Coast Guard, our countrys embassy or consulate, or other emergency response or search and rescue teams as well as notifying your emergency contact person(s) about the receipt of a distress signal.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Unlimited Alert 9-1-1 usage is included as part of the low-cost SPOT service plan.

Even if SPOT cannot acquire its location from the GPS network it will still attempt to send a distress signal without exact location to the Emergency Response Center, which will still notify your contacts of the signal and continue to monitor the network for further messages.

SPOT is designed for maximum reliability. Spot performs a self-diagnostic test each time it is powered on. Additionally, Spot strongly recommends that you send and verify an OK/Check message each time before use. This allows you to evaluate your entire messaging system, from the operational condition of the messenger to the readiness of those youve chosen to notify of your messages.

ACR AquaLink 406 GPS PLB

AquaLink 406 GPS PLB

Head offshore with confidence. With three levels of integrated signal technology - GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal and 121.5 MHz homing capability - the AquaLink quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of Search and Rescue satellites, reducing search time and increasing your chances of survival. It's reliable signaling technology that has saved more than 25,000 lives since 1982.

The AquaLinkT broadcasts a unique registered distress signal that not only tells rescuers where you are, but who you are. The onboard GPS can fix your position to within 100 meters and then utilizes a powerful 406 MHz signal to
relay your distress call to orbiting satellites. As local Search and Rescue is deployed, a separate homing signal and integrated LED strobe light guide rescuers to your exact location.

The AquaLink is small enough to be easily carried in a pack or pocket or can be worn on deck, at the helm, in quarters or on a life vest and will float if accidentally dropped overboard. Performing a full functional self test of the PLB's internal circuitry, battery voltage & power, and 406 MHz transmission to 12 times over the life of the battery life.

Tap in to the same field-tested rescue technology used by the U.S. Military, Coast Guard, NATO Special Forces and Arctic explorers.

Features:

No Subscription Fees
Floats
Super Bright LED Strobe
On Board 66 Channel GPS
Self-Test and GPS Test Features
Typical Performance 35 Hours
Made in the USA

It is mandatory that you register your PLB. It's fast, easy and free
www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov. When activated, the unique identification code in your PLB is linked to the registration database. This way authorities can retrieve valuable information about you and your trip.

The AquaLink is a satellite signaling device of last resort, for use when all other means of self rescue have been exhausted, where the situation is grave and imminent loss of life, limb, eyesight, or valuable property will occur without assistance.

ACR TerraFix PLB 2798.4NH

Accidents happen every day in the outdoors, whether you fall out of a tree stand, break a leg during a hike, or roll over an ATV. In the outdoors, an everyday accident instantly can become a life threatening situation, and rescues may take days or weeks if you are not prepared.

Why wait days being stranded in the outdoors hoping someone will find you? Put the power in the palm of your hand with the TerraFix 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon. Now you can turn that life threatening situation into a successful rescue story. It's as easy as pushing a button, and with an internal GPS receiver (P/N 2798.4NH) the TerraFix will acquire your GPS position and transmit it along with your personalized identifier code through the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites instantly alerting SAR forces that you need help, immediately!

The TerraFix works fast, if GPS data is present in the beacon?s first burst, SAR forces can be notified and start planning your rescue in as little as three minutes.

Be Responsible, Be Prepared, Be Safe.

Transmits on 406 MHz via COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with your registered unique, digitally coded distress signal and 121.5 MHz SAR local homing frequency.
Onboard GPS acquires LAT/LON when the unit is activated, your LAT/LON is transmitted as soon as acquired providing rescue agencies with your exact position to within 100 meters (110 yards)
GPS interface (NMEA 0183) allows you to download your GPS coordinates from a hand-held GPS receiver into your PLB, when activated; your LAT/LON will accompany your 406 MHz signal on the first burst, dramatically saving valuable time for your distress message to reach local rescue centers.
Easily carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn by skiers, hikrs, hunters, kayakers, climbers, pilots and any outdoor enthusiast
Removable holster provides functionality, style and protection for your PLB; holster allows for multiple mounting options on backpacks, webbing, and life vests
Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS acquisition
Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage; is easily positioned when needed
Floats to avoid loss if dropped in water, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements

ACR RCL - 100D Remote Controlled Searchlight 24V

Product 1931.3 (24V)

Remote Controlled Searchlight

200,000 candela

Internal elevation mechanism provides pitch control of spotlight beam; protects elevation mechanism from weather
Includes a fingertip remote control Point Pad; up to three remote Point Pad units may be installed on system; surface/flush mount options included
Rugged triple-primed and sealed, marine grade aluminum housing
Wiring harness 15 ft (4.57 m) length
Salt water-resistaAnt construction with nylon and phenolic washers, aluminized stainless steel screws with insulating lubricant
Application: Sport yachts, mega-yachts, sportfish and commercial vessels

Size:

8.0 x 9.0 x 8.0 in (20.3 x 22.9 x 20.3 cm)

Weight:

7.2 lbs (3.2 kg)

Material:

Rugged triple-primed and sealed, marine grade aluminum housing

Color:

White

Operation:

Remote controlled

Accessories:

Universal Remote Control Point Pad for remote control with install kit - P/N 9283.3

55W/24V Halogen lamp - P/N 6003

24V searchlight only - P/N 1926

Beam Angle:

5 vertical, 7 horizontal

Elevation Angle:

9 up, 17 down

Rotation:

360

Rotation Speed:

Fast 28 per second, Slow 18 per second

Elevation Speed:

5-8 per second - (24VDC)

Elevation Speed:

5-8 per second - (24VDC)

Lamp:

High intensity 55W Halogen

Limited Warranty:

1 year

Carton Dimensions:

13.0 x 21.0 x 10.0 in (33.0 x 53.0 x 25.4 cm)

Units per Carton:

Carton Weight:

14.0 lbs (6.3 kg)

ACR 2680 Class B Automatic Identification System Transponder

Nauticast™ B AIS
Class B Automatic Identification System FCC Approved

Now FCC Approved

** This product includes a $35.00 programming fee. All units sold in the US are required to be programmed. Please email for programming form at time of purchase. Also required is a copy of the MMSI Registration.**

Class B Transponder:

Small in Size
Plug and Play
Transmits and Receives
Water Resistant
Remote SRM Switch
GPS Receiver
Programming of boat data is required, including MMSI number, registered name, call sign (if available), boat size, type and GPS antenna mounting location.
The FCC prohibits any person from knowingly entering an incorrect MMSI or other static data in a Class B AIS device - Section 31 FCC 08-208.
The FCC requires that the static data, including MMSI, be entered by sellers and professional installers of Class B AIS devices, not the end user - Section 31 FCC 08-208.

The Nauticast-B transponder is a plug and play AIS solution. Enjoy the benefits of the AIS system knowing larger commercial vessels are aware of your position increasing your personal safety while navigating at sea.

Unlike receive only AIS devices which do not transmit vessel information to surrounding traffic, the Nauticast-B system allows you to virtually participate in neighboring vessels maneuvering activities for collision avoidance.

Announce your identity, position, speed and course over ground to oncoming traffic allows for increased security that you will be seen in low visibility conditions.

Avoid not being seen because of extreme weather conditions or busy vessel traffic environments. Generate a safety distress message to surrounding AIS equipment, including vessels, base-stations, and possibly SAR teams. All in all, it is a horizon expanding experience; especially in combination with an electronic chart system.