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GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB – 406 MHz GPS + AIS MOB Alert - Return Link Service (RLS) - NFC - Cat 1 Float Free Auto Release Bracket (2851) - 121.5 MHz Homing - No-Subscription SOS Beacon UK
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- What is an EPIRB: An EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is a life-saving marine distress beacon that, when activated, sends an SOS with your GPS position to Search & Rescue via the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system—no subscription fees.
- GLOBAL SATELLITE SOS + LOCAL AIS ALERTING: Transmits a 406 MHz MEOSAR distress signal for worldwide satellite alerting and an AIS emergency message so nearby AIS-equipped vessels can see your distress on their chartplotter immediately—subscription-free safety.
- RETURN LINK SERVICE (RLS) CONFIRMATION: RLS gives a clear visual acknowledgement that your SOS has been received by the satellite network, providing confidence that help is being notified even when you have zero mobile coverage—no monthly plan required.
- CAT 1 FLOAT FREE AUTO RELEASE BRACKET (2851): Supplied with Category 1 hydrostatic release bracket for automatic float-free deployment if a vessel sinks, plus manual activation—ideal for offshore cruising, fishing, and serious bluewater passages.
- GPS POSITIONING + 121.5 MHz HOMING + APP SUPPORT: Built-in GNSS provides fast, accurate coordinates, while 121.5 MHz homing helps SAR pinpoint you in the final search; mobile app makes self-tests and status checks simple—no subscription and no ongoing fees.
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| Brand | ACR |
|---|---|
| Model name | RLB-44 |
| Special feature | Return Link Service, NFC Integration |
| Connectivity technology | NFC, AIS, RLS |
| Map type | Nautical |
| Included components | Automatic Release Bracket |
| Battery life | 10 years |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Display type | LED |
| Control method | App |
| Product Features | Return Link Service, NFC Integration |
| Network Connectivity Technology | NFC, AIS, RLS |
| Map Coverage Type | Nautical |
| Battery Average Life | 10 years |
| Display Type | LED |
| Control Method | App |
| Are Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Brand Name | ACR |
| Model Name | RLB-44 |
| Box Contents | Automatic Release Bracket |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| UPC | 791659005378 |
| Manufacturer | ACR Electronics, Inc. |
| Model Number | RLB-44 |
| Product Warranty | 5 Years |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Best Sellers Rank | 215,566 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) 3 in EPIRBs |
| ASIN | B0F2Q717GF |
| GTIN | 791659005378 |