Fastfind & FastfindPlus with 406MHz Personal Location Beacons

The Fastfind Plus is a revolutionary hand-held Personal Locator Beacon that features a built-in GPS (Global Positional System) receiver combined with a 406 MHz transmitter and 121.5 MHz homing signal.  It is ideal for alerting the rescue services of an emergence during maritime, light aircraft and outdoor activities. (where licensing allows).

When activated, the Fastfind Plus with intergral GPS provides a 406 MHz alert signal via the COSPAS-SARSAT satelite system.  There is a visual indication of GPS acquisition Fasterfind Pus also transmits on the International Aircratf Emergence Frequency of 121.5 MHz providing a homing signal for the Search And Rescue (SAR) services.  A built-in self-test facility includes testing of the 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz signal (where permitted) and GPS power up. 

  • Built in GPS
  • Global alert via Cospas Sarsat satellites
  • 406Mhz transmitter and 121.5 Mhz homing frequency
  • Positional accuracy to within 150 metres
  • 5 years years storage life.
  • When activated will transmit for 24 hours
  • User replaceable battery packs (-20° and -40°)
  • Easy to operate, compact and stylish
  • Complete with designer carry case and clever fixing device for attaching PLB to clothing or lifejacket

The standard Fastfind 406 MHz Personal Location Beacon has all the features of the Fastifnd Plus but without GPS.. The 406 MHz frequency provides an alert signal to the rescue services within 90 minutes depending on satelite passes and give a positional accuracy to within 3nm.  Once in the vicinity the 121.5 MHz transmitter provides a signal for the rescue services to home-in on.  This information is more than sufficient to enable rescue services to find a vessel or individual in distress particularly if equipped with flares and lifejacket light.

 

 
Optional custom designed dive canister is available which allows the Fastfind Plus to be taken to a depth of 150 metres and be ready to use should the need arise when you surface.