ACR Electronics PLB-350C User Manual
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Steps to activate (406 MHz and 121.5 MHz)
To activate your beacon in a distress situation, follow these steps (see Figure 3
below).
1) Unclip the antenna from the case.
2) Move it into the upright position
3) Depress the ON/OFF (
) button for 1 full second.
You will see the Red LED flashing an
d the display reads “PLB ON”. Your
beacon is now activated. While transmitting your distress signal, the red LED
will flash once every 2 seconds, alerting you that your beacon is active.
8. 406 MHz/121.5 MHz antenna position
For maximum performance you must deploy the beacon antenna into the
proper position as shown in Figure 3. If at all possible, be sure the antenna is
positioned facing the sky and avoid submerging in water. This device is
intended to operate on or above the ground or while attached to your person
above the water line.
9. Activation with GPS
If your unit is activated, the GPS receiver will start up, search to find your
LAT/LON and incorporate it into your 406 MHz signal. As soon as the GPS
receiver acquires valid positioning data, the red LED will stop blinking and the
green LED will begin flashing once every 2 seconds.
Figure 3