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5. Distinguishing PLB Features
The distinguishing features available on your PLB vary with the particular model
that you selected. The following table summarizes the similarities and
differences in models.
AquaLink™View 406
GPS PLB
SARLink™ View 406 GPS PLB
Digital display, LED strobe, 60 GPS acquisition tests
Internal, 66-channel GPS receiver
Flotation pouch (ACR P/N 9504)
6. Digital Display
The digital display in the beacon is used as a secondary visual aid, supporting
the green/red LED and the audio tone, which indicate the status of the beacon
during testing and during emergency operation.
The messages on the digital display typically appear as one or two words at a
time, until the entire message has been displayed.
When the beacon is
activated, the display will
show the message PLB ON.
The beacon will begin to
send 406 MHz emergency
signal bursts, at which time
the display provides other
messages including 406
SENT, 121.5 ON and GPS
coordinates, provided the
data was acquired. If GPS
data has not been
successfully downloaded
into the beacon, the digital
display will give you tips like
“GIVE CLEAR VIEW TO
SKY.”
