Description
GME MT600GAUS 406MHz EPIRB Manual Activation
The Australian made GME MT600GAUS is a compact, manual activation 406MHz EPIRB for marine use, featuring Cospas-Sarsat worldwide certification, a 121.5MHz homing transmitter, a high-intensity solid state strobe light, and a 10 year battery life.
Product Overview
Compact and lightweight, the MT600GAUS is easy to install on any vessel using the specially designed quick release mounting bracket. The MT600GAUS features zero warm-up digital technology and an automatically deployed antenna. Certified by Cospas-Sarsat for worldwide usage, and with a 10 year battery life, the MT600GAUS represents strong value for such an important piece of emergency equipment.
GME's digital Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) have led to hundreds of successful rescues in Australia and around the world. With over 35 years of experience engineering and manufacturing EPIRBs in Australia, GME is at the forefront of developing life-saving safety equipment. The MT600GAUS builds on this heritage, delivering next generation performance to commercial and recreational mariners alike.
Features & Benefits
Compact, Lightweight, Easy-to-Mount Design: The compact, lightweight design and specially designed quick release mounting bracket make the MT600GAUS easy to install on any vessel.
Cospas-Sarsat Worldwide Certification: Certified by Cospas-Sarsat for worldwide usage, the MT600GAUS meets the international standard for maritime distress beacons.
Easy Self-Test with Audio/Visual Alert: A self-test function with audio and visual alert allows the beacon's condition to be checked without activating a distress signal.
High-Intensity Solid State Strobe Light: A high-intensity solid state strobe light aids visual location in low-light or nighttime conditions.
121.5MHz Homing Transmitter: The 121.5MHz homing transmitter assists search and rescue teams in closing in on the beacon's precise location.
48 Hours Minimum Operating Time: A minimum operating time of 48 hours provides an extended distress transmission window once activated.
10 Year Battery Life: A 10 year battery life reduces the need for frequent battery replacement.
Zero Warm-Up Digital Technology: Zero warm-up digital technology and an automatically deployed antenna mean the beacon is ready to transmit immediately once activated.
Made in Australia: The MT600GAUS is designed and manufactured in Australia, building on GME's 35+ years of EPIRB engineering experience.
Technical Specs
| Specification | Detail |
| SKU | MT600GAUS |
| Brand | GME |
| Description | 406MHz EPIRB, Manual Activation |
| Activation Type | Manual |
| Category | Class 2 406MHz EPIRB (Cat. 2) |
| Certification | Cospas-Sarsat Worldwide |
| Homing Frequency | 121.5MHz |
| Minimum Operating Time | 48 Hours |
| Battery Life | 10 Years |
| Strobe Light | High-Intensity Solid State |
| Antenna | Automatically Deployed |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| In the Box | MT600GAUS Class 2 406MHz EPIRB, Quick-Release Mounting Bracket, Mounting Hardware, Instruction Manual |
Compatible With
The MT600GAUS is a marine distress beacon connecting to the Cospas-Sarsat international satellite system, suited to commercial and recreational vessels. Registration of the beacon with the relevant national authority (AMSA in Australia) is required after purchase. This beacon must only be activated in a genuine life-threatening emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MT600GAUS used for?
The MT600GAUS is a manually activated 406MHz EPIRB that transmits a distress signal via the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system, for use aboard a vessel in a genuine life-threatening emergency at sea.
Does the MT600GAUS need to be registered?
Yes. EPIRBs need to be registered with the relevant national authority (AMSA in Australia) so the vessel owner can be identified in an emergency.
How is the MT600GAUS mounted on a vessel?
The MT600GAUS uses a specially designed quick release mounting bracket, making it easy to install on any vessel and quick to grab in an emergency.
How long does the battery last?
The MT600GAUS has a 10 year battery life and a minimum operating time of 48 hours once activated.
Can I test it without triggering a distress signal?
Yes. The MT600GAUS has an easy self-test function with audio and visual alert, allowing the beacon's condition to be checked safely.
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