GPS capable or Non GPS Capable?
We are advised by the Rescue Co-ordination Centre they have had issues locating people in distress quickly using non GPS capable PLBs. Although the general search area is identified early to within 30 sq miles, homing in on the location beacon can be compromised by the local terrain as the signal is line of sight. The GPS capable unit of course sends details that identify a position to within a few meters.

The Fastfind range of Personal Location Beacons has all the benefits of the 406MHz EPIRB except that they are registered to an individual as opposed to a vessel. They operate on the 406Mhz global satellite rescue system ensuring that your emergency signal can be sent from anywhere in the world. They also transmit a 121.5MHz homing signal and the Fastfind Plus version benefits from a dedicated built in GPS sending a highly accurate location position typically +/- 50metres within a few minutes of switching the unit on. This enables the rescue authorities to greatly reduce their search time. There is also a -40°C battery option for colder climates. The units are waterproof and designed to float.

The Fastfind is of particular benefit if you are very mobile, such as tramping, hunting, skiing, fishing in remote country, or moving from boat to boat or having to work on deck in adverse weather conditions. It is compact and comes complete with a pouch and lanyard ensuring that you can safely move around without fear of losing the unit

GENERAL  AVIATION
Whether you fly light aircraft, gliders, micro-lights or even paragliders, the Fastfind is a safety product that will meet your needs should you become stranded in remote country or have an emergency over water.