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How does FastFind work?
Fast Find has two radio transmitters which start transmitting
when you activate your beacon. One transmitter operates
at 406 MHz which transmits alerts via satellites.
The other operates at 121.5 MHz which transmits a signal
which can be received by over-flying aircraft and Search
and Rescue homing receivers. Ground stations track the
satellites and process the distress signals to obtain
a location of the distress.
The processed information is then forwarded to a Mission
Control Centre where it is combined with Fast Find registration
information and passed to a Rescue Coordination Centre
which alerts the appropriate Search and Rescue authorities.
Successive satellite passes refine and confirm the original
information.
Fast Find 211 with inbuilt GPS receivers determine
their own geographical position and transmit it as part
of the distress alert signal. Fast Find has a secondary
121.5 MHz homing transmitter. This transmits on the
121.5 MHz internationally recognised aviation guard
channel.
If an aircraft hears an activated beacon, it will often
make a report to the aviation authority which will pass
this information to the Rescue Coordination Centre.
When the rescue services get close they can "home in"
on the 121.5 MHz signal using direction finding techniques.
If you find yourself facing grave and imminent danger
with no other way of getting help, activating the Fast
Find is simple. It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
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.
Your Fast Find 211 box will contain:
- The Fast Find 211
- Neoprene Floating Cover
- User manual
- Warranty card
- Registration card
- Operating card
RRP
now only $629
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