Barely bigger than a hand, the VPIRP V100 sends the distress message via VHF, both digitally and voice announcement
An Epirb whose signals can be received by any ship equipped with VHF - this variant of an emergency beacon, which is particularly useful for coastal waters, did not exist until now. The V100 VPirb from ABS-T & T closes the gap, it sends the Mayday message both as a DSC message and in spoken form on VHF marine radio frequencies
The victim does not have to speak himself, the radio message is generated synthetically. An integrated GPS is supposed to determine the position within 30 seconds of being triggered to within half a meter. The location is then updated every five minutes by data telegram and radio message. This not only alerts all ships equipped with DSC within a radius of two to ten nautical miles, but also vehicles with radio-only radios can overhear all relevant information - including position information. Like all DSC radios, each V100 has its own identifier (MMSI), which guarantees unique identification worldwide. It is activated either by contact with water or manually, and due to its compact dimensions, the device can even be worn on a life jacket. The battery lasts for at least twelve hours of continuous use. A strobe light helps with nightly search operations. The V100 VPirb is buoyant and waterproof up to a depth of ten meters. The MMSI required for operation must be requested personally by the customer from the Federal Network Agency. Approvals for Europe, the US and Australia are in progress. The price is 549 euros
Distribution: ABS-T & T, B. Lübben, 85540 Haar; Tel. 089/726 39 35 10; ABS-TT