ACR&Artex Float-Free 406 Memory Capsule - Manual (Page 5)

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1.2 What country should I register in?
Register your beacon with the EPIRB national authority of the country for which the beacon was programmed, typically
the country where purchased,
regardless of where you do your boating.
The beacon must be reprogrammed if you, as the owner, move or the boat sails under a different country than the one
for which the beacon was previously programmed. To verify the country for which a beacon is programmed, see the
label with the UIN (Unique Identification Number) on the back of the unit. Units that do not have a country specified on
the UIN label are programmed for the United States.
1.3
How do I register?
Registration in the United States
The national authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA).
Here are three ways to register:
1.
The fastest and easiest way to register is online at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov/ .
2.
Faxing a registration is also acceptable. Fax the registration form to the fax number on the top of the
registration form.
NOTE: Do not confuse the registration form with the ACR Electronics warranty card.
3.
If online or fax registration is not available, mail the registration form with the pre-addressed, postage paid
envelope to:
SARSAT Beacon Registration NOAA
NSOF, E/SP053
4231 Suitland Road
Suitland, MD 20746
All registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz beacon registration database within 48 hours of receipt. The
information you provide on the registration form is used for rescue purposes only.
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, then affix the decal to your
beacon in the area marked “BEACON DECAL HERE.” If you do not receive confirmation back from NOAA in the
expected timeframe, call toll free (888) 212-7283 for assistance.
Registration outside of the United States
In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz
beacons are registered with that country’s national authority at the
time of purchase. The sales agent should have assisted you in filling out the forms and sending them to the country’s
national authority. Alternatively, many countries allow online registration in the International 406 MHz Beacon
Registration Database (IBRD) at
www.406registration.com .
To verify that the unit is properly programmed for your country, view the UIN label on the back of the unit. In the event
that the beacon is not programmed for your country, the sales agent (if properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for
the correct country.
1.4 Do I need a radio license?
In the United States, you may or may not need to obtain or update a radio station license.
Check the FCC’s website at
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=licensing&id=ship_stations or call toll-free (888) 225-5322 (CALLFCC)
for the latest information.
Outside of the United States, contact your local authority for the requirements.