a compact, buoyant, self contained radio transmitter which continuously emits a distinctive radio signal to a satellite for at least 48 hours when activated. It allows rescuers to find you. FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
a buoyant radio distress beacon that transmits a signal to satellite receivers that, in turn, relay the signal to rescue co-ordination centres
a device carried on a boat, which can be either operated manually or set to operate if immersed in water
an emergency device that sends a radio signal to a Satellite to let the Coast Guard know a vessel is in distress
an emergency radio beacon used in lifeboats and by downed airplanes to attract attention
a personal radio signalling device, usually with a strobe
a portable, self contained, battery-operated radio transmitter designed to summon help in the event of a disaster (i
a search and rescue device that transmits a unique signal (including the boat's MMSI No
a small battery-powered transmitting device used in an emergency when a marine radio is inoperable or out of range
a small device which is used in emergencies and which indicates its position by means of a radio transmission
mergency osition ndicating adio eacon One of two classes of marine emergency devices which enable the SARSAT system to locate a vessel in distress, and which provides a homing signal to rescue craft. See GPIRB.
mergency osition ndicating adio eacon. As the name implies, it is an emergency radio signal alerting others such as rescue to the vessel's position. Also referred to as EPERB, or lectronic ositioning mergency adio eacon.
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.