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PLB ACTIVATION PROCEDURE
1.
Push the antenna latch at the top of the PLB to release the antenna.
2.
Unwrap the antenna until fully extended.
3.
Lift the antenna until it clicks into place (at a 90° angle perpendicular
to the body of the PLB).
4.
Press and hold the
On/Off
button for at least 2 seconds.
You have successfully activated your PLB if the strobe light AND the
red LED flashes immediately.
PLB ACTIVATION INDICATORS
Indicator
Detail
Strobe light and red LED
flashes every 2 seconds
Indicates that the PLB is active.
Red LED is replaced by the
green LED.
Indicates that the PLB has successfully acquired a GPS
position (coordinates), and is now transmitting your
position within the 406 MHz distress message.
NOTE
: PLBs should only be activated in situations of grave and imminent danger.
Deliberate misuse of the PLB can result in unnecessary deployment of valuable
Search & Rescue resources, and could incur a severe penalty.
RF Exposure Warning:
The PLB emits low-levels of radio frequency energy.
Avoid handling the antenna after it has been activated.
