SECTION 3 – OPERATION
The ResQFix™ 406 GPS PLB models are designed to be manually deployed and activated. It is only to be
activated when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted. When properly registered as required, the
activation of the PLB tells Search and Rescue who you are, where you are, and that you are facing a life
threatening situation.
ON/OFF Button
Self Test / GPS Test
Button
Activation Diagram
When activated:
406 MHz Only (Red LED)
Programming Interface (IR LED)
(Not owner accessible)
406 MHz includes GPS data
(Green LED)
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3.1 Activation
To activate your PLB in a distress situation, unfasten the antenna from the case and move it into the upright
position (See figure 2). Depress the ON/OFF
button for 1 full second. You will hear a BEEP and your PLB is
now activated. While transmitting your distress signal, the red LED will flash once every 2 seconds alerting you
that your PLB is transmitting. An additional BEEP will sound every time your PLB sends off a burst to the satellites
(roughly every 50 seconds).
Figure 2 - Activation
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Figure 1 - Key Pad Functions
Note: If you notice the PLB is flashing the red LED and
BEEPING periodically on its own, this likely means it accidentally
has been activated and needs to be shut off and reported.
Press for 1
second