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ACR TerraFix 406 GPS I/O PLB
How does this compare to SPOT? The ACR is quite a bit more costly...
By one2mtb2160333
Ranked #247 - Navigation
April 7, 2008
How does this compare to SPOT? The ACR is quite a bit more costly but does not appear to require a service. I believe SPOT uses a different sat. system.?????
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By purple haze
Ranked #212 - Navigation
February 26, 2009
The Spot allows you too communicate with the peeps at home too. A 911 call option is one of 4 communication functions. http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/spot.html The SPOT sends your information to a commercial company who notifies the appropriate rescue agencies based on your location. For example if your position were on the water they would call the Coast Guard. The ACR (406 EPIRB/PLB's) are monitored by the Coast Guard and Air Force Rescue Coordination Centers 24/7 so the alert is sent straight to the rescue agencies which could mean faster response times.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Glass reinforced polycarbonate
- Dimensions:
- 1.74 in x 5.71 in x 3.03 in
- Weight:
- 12 oz
- Color:
- Green
- Deployment:
- Open antennae, press both test buttons simultaneously
- Rescue Zone:
- Global
- GPS Integration:
- Built-in
- Frequency:
- 406 MHz, 121.5 MHz
- Battery Type:
- Lithium
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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