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FastFind 220 Personal Locator Beacon - US Programming
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Brand | McMurdo |
Special Feature | Travel |
Supported Application | Contacts, GPS |
Included Components | Device, pouch |
Battery Life | 1 days |
About this item
- This Personal Locator Beacon is pre programmed for registration with the US country code. Whilst it will function anywhere around the world, the initial point of contact during an emergency situation would be the US Search and Rescue authorities with whom the PLB would be registered.
- If you require registration outside of the US, please purchase our alternative listing for 'McMurdo Fast Find 220 PLB - Programmed for Rest of World '. We include at no charge a reprogramming service on this alternative listing to ensure the device can be registered in the country of your choice.
- Registering your Personal Locator Beacon is required by law in most countries. Registering is very important because should your beacon ever be activated, it is how Search and Rescue Teams will know who you are, and contacts provided may be able to supply information about your specific travel plans. In the absence of this information, it may take longer for a search-and-rescue operation to begin.
- PLBs have been proven, tried and tested in some of the world's most remote locations and treacherous conditions. Even in extreme conditions and situations, the FastFind 220 activates easily. Just deploy the antenna, pull the anti-tamper seal and press the ON button.
- This PLB should only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger to life. False alerts endanger lives and cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty.
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special feature | Travel | Return Link Service | Waterproof | Bluetooth | — |
supported applications | GPS, Contacts | GPS | GPS | Alarm | GPS |
battery average life | 1 days | 24 hours | 24 hours | 200 hours | — |
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Product Description
The McMurdo FastFind 220 Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a rugged, handheld, and waterproof (non-buoyant) GPS-enabled rescue beacon which is small enough to be easily carried in a back-pack or pocket. Upon initiation of a distress call, the FastFind built-in GPS will fix your position to within a few meters and then utilizes a powerful 406 MHz signal to relay your distress call to orbiting satellites.
The FastFind 220's lithium power cell offers a minimum 24hr continuous operation and a 6-year battery storage life. Performing a full functional self-test of the PLB's internal circuitry, battery voltage & power and 406 MHz transmission gives you the peace of mind knowing your PLB will work the moment you need it the most.
The FastFind 220 is subscription-free and does not rely on commercial call centres, meaning your request for help is received directly by Search and Rescue authorities. When triggered, the Fast Find Ranger broadcasts a unique registered distress signal that not only tells rescuers where you are, but who you are. This is typically within 5 minutes, but can be up to 45 minutes depending on satellite coverage. The Fast Find Ranger features a 121.5 MHz secondary homing transmitter which means that once Search and Rescue teams have been deployed, they are able to home in on your exact location. The unit also features a flashing SOS light which can be used to attract attention.
This PLB listing includes a free reprogramming service. Simply contact us after your purchase and we will reprogram the device with your required country code free of charge before shipping to you. If you wish to register in the Rest of World please purchase our separate listing, 'McMurdo Fast Find 220 PLB - Programmed for Rest Of World'.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.33 x 1.18 x 4.33 inches |
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Item Weight | 12 ounces |
ASIN | B0848MZPDK |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #169,506 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #342 in Handheld GPS Units |
Special features | Travel |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Color | 1. Programmed for US |
Whats in the box | Device, pouch |
Manufacturer | McMurdo |
Date First Available | January 27, 2020 |
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Soon after the purchase, I attempted to test the unit following the provided instructions. The unit did not respond, so to make sure that I wasn't doing something wrong, I continued to waste battery power while making two more attempts to test it. Still no response to either test(just what you like to see in your new emergency life saving device). I sent the manf. an email explaining the problem and asking for clarification. As I recall, It was over two weeks before there was a reply. The response was that there was an alternate procedure that I could use to test the PLB. What the...
After that, I never did trust the unit, and was happy when what would have been an unused battery expiration date finally arrived.
Since then they may have corrected this issue.