Report of PLBs/GPLBs

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From the ACR Electronics web site:
GyPSI™ 406 PLB FCC Approved 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon with GPS Interface
Note it has a GPS interface but no GPS itself.

Paul: The unit described in the Equipped to Survive article is the ACR Electronics “GlobalFix 406 MHz EPIRB” with internal GPS, Model RLB-35. It is on the West Marine web site as follows:

EPIRB - GlobalFix 406 w/Built-in GPS - Cat II Manual

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     Manufacturer MFG Part # WM Model# Price In Stock? Qty

ACR ELECTRONICS 2744.8 2003952 Sale $1,149.99 USD
Save $50.00 USD YES

Description

ACR’s new GlobalFix units provide the most comprehensive alert and locate beacon signals available. An internal GPS transmits your position information along with your unique, digitally-coded distress signal so rescue agencies know both who you are and where you are. Since both signaling and position-finding capabilities are contained within the same unit, you can be assured that both will be available when needed in an emergency.
Three-position switch allows test for battery, EPIRB and GPS
Flashing red LED indicates when unit is on
Built-in strobe, mounting bracket and lanyard included
5-year replacement life/11-year useful life lithium batteries
Rugged polycarbonate case measures 9" x 4" x 3.5"
5-year limited warranty

The ACR web site ties in the product number 2744 with the ACR Electronics model RLB-35.

It’s not cheap at $1,149, but this is the model that preformed.

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I see N266CD, isn’t that Alan’s personal plane ?

Jaap,

I don’t know… anyone?

  • Mike.
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Jaap,
I don’t know… anyone?

  • Mike.

I think it is the Demo he usually flys, he made mention of that tail number at SNF

Mason

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Mike

When I was leaving Sun N Fun Saturday, I saw Alan and Ian getting into that plane at Plant City Airport…I asked them where they were headed… Ian said they were going to Duluth.
He mentioned that it was a short flight. I think he was kidding.(probably over 1200 NM from Plant City , FLA.

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Well by the looks of it from Torben’s video on the public forum, it is now owned by someone in Europe.

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Looking on the FAA website it is owned by AK Leasing LLC in Cloquet, MN, which is a short distance away from Duluth.

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Well by the looks of it from Torben’s video on the public forum, it is now owned by someone in Europe.

Wow, Aaron, I’m impressed - putting that together after all this time… you really are wide awake!

  • Mike.
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Wow, Aaron, I’m impressed - putting that together after all this time… you really are wide awake!

  • Mike.

I remembered this thread late last night, and though about writing a quick response. However, my pillow was a little more comfortable and appealing than booting up the old computer to make a trivial post. [:)]