Announcing the arrival of a new product to us that will change the playing field for recue beacons in Australia.  The new McMurdo Fast Find..

We have sold the ACR for some time, but on closer review this product exceeds the ACR ResQlink in every class, battery replacement enabled, longer battery life, smaller and cheaper, need we say more?  Okay heres just a little taste.

The Fast Find is a waterproof 406 MHz Personal Location Beacon (PLB) that should be carried by individuals, who are embarking on trips into areas around the world where there is little or no other form of communication or where other forms of communication are unlikely to work.

The Fast Find acts as your personal Emergency Location Beacon, it is your last resort communication to the national and international search and rescue bodies and it should not be mis-used. The Fast Find is designed as a direct communication, to the 406 MHz Search and Rescue satellite system, its signal indicates that you are in need of urgent response and assistance.

Its small size belies its rugged construction and powerful output. There is no compromise. Once activated, the distress beacon will send out a signal for help, and continues to transmit for at least 24 hours, at a powerful 5 watt output, ensuring that your call for help gets through whatever the conditions. The pocket sized, waterproof beacon transmits at the press of a button, to alert search and rescue services to your plight.

Free registration with AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority).