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5.3.1.1
Advantages of an included GPS
This product has been designed to operate with the Cospas-Sarsat system.
With the inclusion of a GPS, this EPIRB enhances lifesaving capabilities.
The
GPS position is updated every 6-16 minutes.
Below, is a comparison between the Tron 40VDR and an EPIRB without a
GPS.
Table 2 Satellites - LEOSAR & GEOSAR
5.3.2
EPIRB registration
Normally the Mission Control Centre (MCC) will contact the vessel, or the
contact person registered in the shipping register and/or EPIRB register
(ship owner, family member etc.) before alerting the Rescue Coordination
Centre (RCC). This is to determine if the alarm from the EPIRB is a false
alarm and a rescue operation can be avoided. Hence, it is important that
the data in the shipping register and/or EPIRB register is correct.
Register the beacon with the national authority associated with the country
code in the hexadecimal identification (15 Hex ID) of the beacon. Register
online with the Cospas-Sarsat IBRD, if the country does not provide a
