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4.3
VDR storage module
The VDR storage module is a sealed unit containing a storage unit that
functions as a Final Recording Medium (FRM) in a VDR-system. The VDR
storage module communicates with the vessels VDR system via a
connector-less connection to the bracket, and it is attached to the EPIRB
with a tamper proof connection.
4.4
Return Link Service (RLS)
This EPIRB has the capability to use the RLS feature, which is available in
the Galileo navigation satellite system.
The RLS feature is an indication that confirms to the user that the distress
signal has been received and is being sent to the responsible search-and-
rescue (SAR) authorities. It does NOT mean that a rescue has yet been
organized/launched, only that the distress alert has been received and
routed to the appropriate government agencies. See chapter 7.13 for a
more detailed description.
