Section 2 - responsible use – Ameri-King AK-451-P-ELT User Manual
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The National Authority in Canada is the NSS (National Search & Rescue Secretariat). Canadian residents can register online at
http:beacons.nss.gc.ca. For more information please contact the NSS at (613) 966-1504 or (800) 727-9414.
National Search and Rescue Secretariat
400-275 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2
1.4
Registration Outside of the United States and Canada
In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz PLBs are registered with that country’s National Authority at the time of Purchase.
The Sales agent should assist in filling out the forms and sending to that country’s National Authority. To verify that the unit is
properly programmed for that country, view the UIN label on the side of the unit. In the event that this is not programmed for the
country in which it has been purchased, the sales agent, (if properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for that country.
1.5
Change of ownership or contact information
It is the owner’s responsibility to advise the National Authority of any change in the information on the registration form. If the
current owner of the is transferring the to a new owner, the current owner is required to inform the National Authority by Letter, Fax
or telephone, of the name and address of the new owner. The new owner of the PLB is required to provide the National
Authority with all of the information requested on the Registration form. This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners.
Registration forms are available from NOAA, call +1(888) 212-7283 or visit our website at
www.ameri-king.com
1.6 Lost
PLB’s
Inform NOAA immediately at 1-888-212-SAVE (7283), or your national authority, that your PLB has been lost. They will update
your registration information with the appropriate information.
1.7 Stolen
PLB’s
Things That You Need To Do:
• Report to your local police department that the PLB has been stolen.
• Contact NOAA at 1-888-212-SAVE (7283), or your national authority, with the following information so your registration
information can be updated with the appropriate remarks:
- Police Department Name
- Police Phone Number
- Police Case Number
If your was to activate, the information you provide will be forwarded to the appropriate Search and Rescue Authorities who will ensure
that your gets back to you. And, if someone attempts to register a reported as stolen, NOAA or your national authority will notify the
appropriate Police Department.
Visit the COSPAS-SARSAT website for more detailed information:
SECTION 2 - RESPONSIBLE USE
2.1
The Ameri-King AK-451-PLB should only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger!
What exactly does this mean? Technically speaking you should only activate your when all other means of self rescue have been
exhausted. This means you have tried to use your cellular/satellite phone, signaling mirrors, strobe lights, or any other safety
device you may have. When all else fails and you feel your situation has truly become extreme, ask yourself the following questions:
Am I in danger of losing life, limb, eye sight, or valuable property if I am not rescued soon? Am I in danger of not surviving the night or
upcoming hours if not rescued soon?
If you answer yes with confidence to these questions, it is time to activate your PLB.