jotron Tron 40S MkII EPIRB, User Manual

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USA: http://beaconregistration.noaa.gov and UK: http://www.mcga.gov.uk
(search - EPIRB registration)
USA registration card:
Suggested registration link:
http://beaconregistration.noaa.gov
It can also be registration via mail or fax. Downloadable forms are available
from the website.
The Emergency Contact information and telephone number must be
accurate as it is what will be used to validate an alert. The United States
Coast Guard (USCG) will only launch an immediate rescue if the beacon
registration and approximate location details can be confirmed. Delays will
occur whilst further alerts from the same source are received and verified.
Registration address:
NOAA/SARSAT Beacon Registration
NSOF, E/SP053
1315 East West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910
5.2.3 False alerts transmitted
If for any reason an inadvertent activation or false alarm occur, you must
report it to the nearest search and rescue authorities. The following
information must be reported:
•
15-digit unique identifier number (UIN) on the beacon label.
•
Date and time of activation (including time zone).
•
Cause and duration of the activation.
•
Location of the beacon at the time of activation.
To report a false alarm in the United States, contact the US Coast Guard at
1-855-406-USCG (8724)
To report a false alarm outside of the US, contact the national authority
where the beacon is registered.