Step one - registering your beacon – ACR&Artex ResQMate User Manual
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STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON
1.
Why is registration important?
As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is mandatory that you
register it with the EPIRB national authority of your country: It is the
law. Please note that all 406 MHz beacons are required to have their
registration updated every two years by the owner.
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. 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, your homeport, 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 alarms, and registering your beacon
helps to resolve false alarms quickly.