ACR&Artex ResQLink PLB - Manual (Page 3)

REGISTERING YOUR BEACON
Why is registration important?
As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is a
requirement that you register it with the
National Authority of your country. Please note
that in many countries all 406 MHz beacons are
required to have their registration updated every two
years by the owner. Please check the requirements
for your country of registration.
HOW REGISTRATION WORKS:
All 406 MHz beacons transmit a Unique Identifier
Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is
programmed into the beacon based on the country in
which the beacon is registered, thus authorities are
able to determine which country’s database will have
your registration information. Search and Rescue
(SAR) forces will have information as to who you are
as the owner of the beacon, the name and type of
vessel that you have (if applicable), your address,
and who to contact that might know of your current
situation - but only if your beacon has been properly
registered. Valuable search and rescue resources are
wasted every year responding to false alerts, and
registering your beacon helps to resolve this quickly.
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1. Registration