EPIRB ACR SATELLITE 2 406MHZ

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1: Question: Is there a charge to register the PLB locally. Answer: I am checking with MCA regarding the possibility of local registration. So far, it's not possible. However I've been requested by MCA to put an official request in writing. I will do so accordingly. In the meantime however, each owner must register the unit for free on the official CapSat Sart website. That way should a PLB be activated, AFM will be notified anyway.

2: Question: Battery replacement cost. Answer: The replacement battery can be done locally and cost would be € 71 + Vat.

3: Question: What happens if the unit goes underwater temporarily whilst activated. Answer: I have asked McMurdo. So I will revert back accordingly.

Gus, PM your mobile number but you should be okay for those dates.

[Shaftbomb]

Skip,
Do you guys have a target date when you are going to place the order?  I might be in for two....

[caldaland]

ty skip,im in for 2

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The sooner the better, thing is I need to give Medcomms an accurate idea of numbers both for our unit price and also for him stock wise. I would like to get them in hand by the end of April if possible Will ask for a stock update

[busumark]

skip can you contact the afm and see what they tell you about PLB and what they do in the case that someone activates a PLB in their rescue area. this is the most important thing that we should know.

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I can do yes. Basically the operators of the satellite network forward to the AFM RCC. Same as for Epirbs

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5 units available ex-stock for those who might need them ASAP. The rest would take 2-3 weeks from confirmed order against a deposit.

Confirmed by McMurdo: The PLB will continue to transmit but if the antenna is under water it is unlikely the transmission will get through.

[caldaland]

skip can you contact the afm and see what they tell you about PLB and what they do in the case that someone activates a PLB in their rescue area. this is the most important thing that we should know.

is there any news? thanks

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I have emailed the AFM several times in the past and never received a reply so I wouldn't hold your hopes up to get one from them this time around.

The procedure for what happens once a PLB is activated is documented at the begining of this topic and works the same way in Malta. If I get any reply in the meantime will let you all know.

Medcomms have put aside the 5 units for us (on a first come first served basis) with a confirmed price including VAT of €250 as we are 10 and over. Everyone can go there (Ask for Mark) ideally show their Forum card and pay for the PLB. It's important that are registered online as soon as possible in case one is activated.

The remaining units have been ordered already and will arrive in around 3 weeks time.

[clutch_kick]

Just putting my 2c worth regarding the plb.  Maybe it will make you guys feel a little bit safer.  I read with interest that is transmits on 121.500Mhz. This means that it will be transmitting continuously an Audible sound, once activated, much like the old ELT's and the new Epirbs we have aboard aircraft.

As pilots we are legally bound to monitor 121.500Mhz when flying duties permit, infact in our company it is standard operating procedure to monitor the 'Guard Frequency'.  Almost all pilots around the world report such emergency transmissions to Air Traffic Control.  They in turn use their sophisticated radar equipment to triangulate an area, where the transmission might come from and alert the responsible SAR unit.

[DJS]

Skip,

One more for the list:

Caldalandx2
Gaffer
Alfadelta
Skip
Busumark
Visa
Shanook
Spirit of Jason
chrisxue
DJS

11 confirmed....

 

[caldaland]

Caldalandx2 confirmed

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Not sure if anyone has been to Medcomms yet but you can go and pick/pay for those 5 from stock, just ask for mark and show forum card.

Should be going shortly.

[Spirit of Jason]

Skip
Did we get a confirmed price, sorry if the price has been posted, must have missed it.

Captain Gus

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As we are more than 10, we managed to get it for €250 including VAT