• Operating Frequencies: 121.5 and 243 MHz simultaneously
• Transmitting Range: Up to 200km @ 10,000 Metres 4,000km by satellite relay
• Transmitter Duty Cycle:  100%
• Transmission Indicator: Flashing LED + Audio Alert
• Modulation: Square wave downward sweep of 700Hz minimum between 1600Hz and 300Hz @ 24 sweeps per second
• Emission: AM DSB coherent carrier
• Operating Temperature:  -10°C to +55°C
• Compliance: Australia and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4330:1995
• Dimensions: With antenna Down, 155mm x 66ram x 25mm
• Weight:  Approx. 175 grams

GENERAL

The MT310 Personal Locator Beacon complies with Australian and New Zealand standards for marine applications (4330:1995) as well as meeting CASA regulations for aviation use.

Unique to the MT310 is a combined beeper/flasher alarm which indicates the unit is fully useable in both the test and operate modes. There are also audible and visual warnings should the beacon be accidentally activated, thus avoiding expensive and time consuming searches resulting from false alarms.

Because the MT310 is specifically designed as a personal beacon, it is small enough to be conveniently carried in your top pocket or hung around you neck using a lanyard (supplied). This will ensure that the beacon is always on your person should an emergency occur.

Applications include general aviation, bush walking and hiking, offshore yachting, gliding, parachuting, small boating and ultralight flying.

FEATURES

The GME EPIRB is a completely self-contained radio transmitter for emergency use. When activated, it simultaneously transmits an internationally recognized distress signal on 121.5 and 243 MHz. The signal can be detected at distances of up to 4000kms by LUT base stations, (Local User Terminals), monitoring COSPAS/SARSAT satellites. The COSPAS/SARSAT system supplements the older system, whereby overflying aircraft report any EPIRB signals they hear, listening on the Aviation International Distress frequency 121.5 MHz, or the Military Distress Frequency 243 MHz.

TEST FACILITY

The MT310 EPIRB can easily be tested without the danger of accidentally transmitting a distress signal. For peace of mind it is recommended testing should be carried out on a regular basis. Simply follow the procedure as indicated in the instruction manual.

LONG LIFE BATTERIES

The GME MT310 EPIRB is fitted with long life Lithium Iron Disulphide batteries. These batteries have the great advantage of retaining up to 90% of their original AMP hour capacity after 10 years of shelf life. SMA regulations require that EPIRBs are serviced and batteries replaced when half the shelf life has expired. Consequently all GME EPIRBs are date stamped with a battery replacement date, 5 years from date of manufacture.

SAFETY SEAL

The GME MT310 EPIRB features a dual action process with a special seal placed across the power switch. To activate the beacon, the operator needs to push down the yellow switch, then slide it across the top of the EPIRB and in doing so, breaking the safety seal. NEVER raise the antenna or remove this tape except in an emergency.