McMurdo Fastfind 210 PLB (With GPS)

The Fast Find is a waterproof 406 MHz Personal Location Beacon (PLB) that should be carried by individuals, who are embarking on trips into areas around the world where there is little or no other form of communication or where other forms of communication are unlikely to work. The Fast Find acts as your personal Emergency Location Beacon, it is your last resort communication to the national and international search and rescue bodies and it should not be mis-used. The Fast Find is designed as a direct communication, to the 406 MHz Search and Rescue satellite system, its signal indicates that you are in need of urgent response and assistance.

Its small size belies its rugged construction and powerful output. There is no compromise. Once activated, the distress beacon will send out a signal for help, and continues to transmit for at least 24 hours, at a powerful 5 watt output, ensuring that your call for help gets through whatever the conditions. The pocket sized, waterproof beacon transmits at the press of a button, to alert search and rescue services to your plight.

The 210 transmits the two signals simultaneously, one to the subscription free global 406 MHz satellite system, and the other (121.5MHz) is to speed up the local recovery response process. Once activated, FAST FIND's signals will continue to transmit for at least 24 hours, at a powerful 5 watt output, the 406 MHz transmission ensures that a call for help gets through whatever the conditions. FAST FIND also includes a unique SOS LED flash light facility which is manually activated to further assist in speeding up the users recovery during night time rescues.

FAST FIND will operate in temperatures down to -20°c and its integral battery has a user storage life of 5 years, so there’s no need for constant battery changes and re-charging.


How it works:

The Cospas-Sarsat 406 MHz satellite system has global coverage that provides a typical time to alert notification of between approximately 3 and 45 minutes. The geographical location of a Fast Find 210 (with inbuilt GPS receiver) can normally be resolved within 5 minutes
The time to alert is dependent on which satellites are in view in the sky at the time of Fast Find activation.

Activating the Fast Find

1. Pull the antenna cover off
2. Unwrap the antenna until it stands vertical
3. Press the ON button

In the box:

• Fast Find 210
• User manual
• Warranty card
• Registration card
• Operating card