ACR Electronics PLB-350C User Manual
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In Self-
Test, the display illustrates the test result of each step with “√” indicating
a pass and “X” indicating a failure. There are a total of five tests, including a
battery check. If all tests pass, SELF-TEST PASS will be displayed at the end
of the Self-Test mode. In the GNSS Self Test mode, the digital display will
show the letters “GPS Test” moving left to right while the internal GPS receiver
is acquiring the coordinate data. Once the data is acquired, the coordinates will
display as a confirmation that the data was successfully acquired. This will be
followed by the GPS coordinates horizontally scrolling through the display,
provided the beacon has successfully downloaded an external GPS location.
See Appendixes B through E for details about display messages.
7. Activating your beacon
Overview
Personal Locator Beacons are designed to be manually activated. They are
only to be activated when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted.
When properly registered as required, the activation of the beacon tells Search
and Rescue who you are, where you are, and that you are facing a life
threatening situation.
Warning: This transmitter is authorized for use only during
situations of grave and imminent danger. Deliberate misuse may
incur a severe penalty.