Section 1 - registration of 406 mhz plbs – Ameri-King AK-451-P-ELT User Manual
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SECTION 1 - REGISTRATION OF 406 MHz PLBS
1.1 Registration
Importance
It is mandatory that the owner of this 406 MHz registers it with the National Authorities*. All 406 MHz PLBs transmit a Unique
Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is programmed in the based on the country in which the PLB was purchased.
Registration provides the Search and Rescue (SAR) forces with emergency contact information, and will speed the launch of a rescue
operation. The National Authorities use the information to verify if an actual emergency exists. Valuable Search and Rescue
resources are wasted every year responding to false alarms. For PLBs that are not registered, SAR authorities will not know who
you are, or who to contact regarding additional information of your current situation. This could delay the launch of a rescue operation.
*A National Authority is the governmental body that is responsible for Registration Database administration for the country for which
the PLB is programmed.
1.2
Where to register
The owner of a 406 MHz should register it with the National Authority of which the PLB was programmed, (typically the country
where purchased), regardless of where you use your PLB. Each is programmed with a UIN for the country where the unit is shipped,
and will only be accepted for registration in that country. To verify the country, for which a PLB is programmed, see the label with the
UIN on the back of the unit. Units that do not have a country specified on the UIN label are programmed for the United States. For
a list of the national authorities in your area, please view them at
1.3
Registration in the United States
It is the Owner’s responsibility and required by law to Register 406 MHz PLBs that are programmed for and purchased in the United
States. The National Authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA). The owner should complete the enclosed registration form (Do not confuse this with the Ameri-King Corp. Electronics
Warranty Card) and mail it with the pre-addressed; postage paid envelope to:
SARSAT Beacon Registration,
E/SP3, RM 3320, FB-4
NOAA/NESDIS
5200 Auth Rd.
Suitland, MD 20746-4304
PLB registration is also available online at
The information provided on the Registration Form is used only for rescue purposes. The Registration Form should be
filled out and mailed immediately. Registration can be expedited by faxing the registration form or by completing the form online in
the event the PLB is to be placed in immediate use.
Typically, registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz Registration Database within 48 hours of receipt. A confirmation
letter, a copy of the actual registration and a proof-of-registration decal will be mailed to you within two weeks. When you receive
these documents, please check the information carefully and affix the decal to your PLB in the area marked “Place Beacon Decal Here”.
If you do not receive confirmation, contact NOAA for additional information at: +1-888-212-7283.
1.3.1 Registration in Canada