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SECTION 8 - AUTHORIZATIONS
8.1 Approvals
The memory capsule meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 80; and GMDSS.
Applicable Documents:
RTCM Standard for 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs
Cospas-Sarsat Document C/S T.001 Oct. 04, C/S T.007, Oct. 04
FCC Part 80.1101(C) (s): EPIRB
Part 80, subpart W: GMDSS
For complete type approval information, please refer to our website at www.acrartex.com.
8.2 Characteristics
The memory capsule is a floatable, battery operated unit. The memory capsule case, with its external antenna, is
waterproof. The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly that also contains the battery power
supply. A “Test/On” switch is installed on top of the memory capsule, along with a strobe light. The memory capsule
must be stored in its special mount, free of obstructions aboard a vessel for automatic float-off. The unit is self-buoyant
and no external flotation devices are required.
8.3 Technical Data - memory capsule
The memory capsule is available in two combinations. The following product codes define the options available to
meet specific operational requirements:
8.4 Specifications
±2 parts per billion/100ms
1
Leaves ACR with Serialized U.S. code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to Maritime or other
coded format including nationality of registration.
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