EPIRB Beacon Automatic Dual Frequency G8M AIS Plus McMurdo
The McMurdo G8M AIS Plus Dual-Frequency Autimatic EPIRB beacon is the benchmark in marinesafety equipment. Supplied with its hydrostatic case, this beacon can be triggered manually or automatically once submerged.
The new generation of EPIRB G8 beacons is equipped with an AIS transmitter to alert rescue services in the event of an accident at sea. It uses GNSS receivers and is fully MEOSAR compatible, for greater accuracy and faster location.
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EPIRB MANUAL DISTRESS BEACON G8M AIS PLUS MCMURDO: FAST, ACCURATE GEOLOCATION
The EPIRB Manual Dual Frequency G8M AIS Plus McMurdo distress beacon is the benchmark forsafety equipment at sea.
The new generation of EPIRB G8 beacons is fitted with an AIS transmitter to alert rescue services in the event of an accident at sea. It uses GNSS receivers and is fully MEOSAR-compatible, enabling greater accuracy and speed of location.
SMDSS-approved, this McMurdo beacon has access to 72 GNSS channel receivers on the GPS (USA), Galileo (Europe) and GLONASS (Russia) satellite systems. All these receivers enable rapid detection of your vessel, as well as very precise localization of the beacon.
AN EPIRB DISTRESS BEACON BUILT TO LAST
The McMurdo EPIRB Manual Dual Frequency G8M AIS Plus distress beacon has been designed to be both robust and practical. Various technologies have been developed by McMurdo to make life easier for navigators.
SmartChange Battery technology makes it easy to replace the battery in the event of failure. Smartlight gives the beacon a Flash light function with a powerful 360° beam.
The SmartBase is a special impact plastic reinforcement located at the base of the beacon, coupled with the SmartTransfer which is a security support to prevent accidental activation. SmartSwitch technology is a special system inside the beacon that also prevents accidental activation.
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Technical specifications
- GMDSS-approved beacon
- Manual or water activation
- Floating
- Waterproof to 10 meters
- GNSS receiver: GPS(L1) + GALILEO(E1), 72 channels, ceramic patch antenna
- Location accuracy less than 5 meters
- Durable 10-year lithium battery
- Easy battery replacement
- 48h battery life
- Powerful 360° flashlight
- Solid beacon with reinforcements
- SmartSwitch technology prevents accidental activations
- Dimensions in wall bracket: 270 mm x 121 mm
- Dimensions deployed: 423 mm x 101 mm
- 710 g
- Hydrostatic case for Automatic version (in case of immersion from 1 to 4 m)
- 3 LED I/R night vision
- Shock protection
- Does your beacon or battery need servicing?
We'll take care of everything! Just write to us at contact@nautisports. com with a photo of your battery/beacon and we'll issue a quote accordingly.