ACR Electronics PLB-300 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• SECTION 1 – PRODUCT FEATURES

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• 1.1 Getting To Know Your Beacon

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• SECTION 2 – REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ BEACONS

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• 2.1 Registration Importance (Registration is FREE and can be updated as many times as you want)

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• 2.2 Where to Register

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• 2.3 Registration in the United States

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• 2.4 Registration in Canada

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• 2.5 Registration in Other Countries

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• 2.6 Change of Ownership or Contact Information

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• 2.7 Lost or Stolen Beacons

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• SECTION 3 – FALSE ALERTS

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• 3.1 Prevention of False Alerts

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• 3.2 Reporting of False Alerts

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• SECTION 4 – OPERATION

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• 4.1 Activation (406 MHz and 121.5 MHz)

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• 4.2 406/121.5 Antenna Position

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• 4.3 Activation with GPS

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• 4.4 GPS Receiver Orientation

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• 4.5 Deactivation

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• 4.6 Self Test

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• 4.7 Battery Witness Seal Life

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• 4.8 GPS Testing

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• SECTION 5 – ACCESSORIES

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• 5.1 Multi-Function Belt Clip

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• 5.2 Attachment Clip

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• 5.3 Flotation Pouch

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• SECTION 6 – CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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• 6.1 Routine Maintenance

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• 6.2 Battery Replacement

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• SECTION 7 – THE SEARCH AND RESCUE SYSTEM

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• 7.1 General Overview

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• 7.2 Satellite Detection

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• 7.3 Global Positioning System (GPS)

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• SECTION 8 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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• 8.1 Characteristics

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• 8.2 Applicable Documents

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• 8.3 Specifications

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