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I seen that same unit just today!.....that is a good deal and like others have said, better than nothing at all. Would be easy (for me) to have a case made that could be strapped to the survivors PFD in the shoulder area and hold it out of the water. I would tether a float to it too.
"McMurdo FastFind PLB comes equipped with an integral 50-channel GPS system and complies with rigid federal and international standards. It operates on the global COSPAS SARSAT 406MHz search and rescue satellite communication system, so a call for help will be acted upon…and fast." "THE McMurdo FastFind PLB model transmits two signals simultaneously: a global 406 MHz signal and a 121.5MHz local signal. Once activated, McMurdo FastFind PLB’s signals will continue to transmit for at least 24 hours, at a powerful 5 watt output, the 406 MHz transmission ensures that a call for help gets through, no matter what the conditions. McMurdo FastFind PLB also includes a unique flashing SOS LED light to further assist in speeding up the user’s recovery time during night rescues."
Looks like a good deal but I have a dumb question. I went to the McMurdo site and the Fast find PLB's that they show there look completely different.
Is this a great deal on the older model? Also, there is a pretty wide range of fast find PLB's. Whats the difference in these smaller models? MCMurdo
In the News section of the McMurdo site it lists the 200 series as just being approved for use in the USA so it is pretty new. The 200 is the interface model and the 210 has the onboard GPS.
Search for McMurdo 210 and you'll get a lot of hits
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Other way around actually. The model pictured here (with that red "Find" oval on it) is actually McMurdo's brand new model, just approved for sale in the U.S. in the past few weeks.. The other ones you were looking at were the models before this one. At your link, the two at the top with the red print on them were the 2008 models and the four below that were from the year or so before. I guess this new one is too new to be on the site.
OK, this gets a little confusing. These products are known by three names--McMurdo, Revere and Paines-Wessex. They are all identical. The site you linked is the British one (McMurdo.) If you go to the U.S. site, Reveresupply.com, you will see the new one and two of the older ones. Here is the link. http://www.reveresupply.com/revere_2...ectronics.html
The link with the "missing" picture at the upper left is this new one. Guess it is so new the pic isn't showing right. BUT if you click it anyway, you will see the same as Scott showed above.
As far as I know, the older models were just a little bigger and a lot more money. Also, some of them would float (the new one won't) although they still had to be held with antenna up to transmit, and some of them were good for 48 hours of operation while this new one is 24 hours.
How the dealers are going to sell the old inventory unless they drop the price drastically I do not know.
Other way around actually. The model pictured here (with that red "Find" oval on it) is actually McMurdo's brand new model, just approved for sale in the U.S. in the past few weeks.. The other ones you were looking at were the models before this one. At your link, the two at the top with the red print on them were the 2008 models and the four below that were from the year or so before. I guess this new one is too new to be on the site.
OK, this gets a little confusing. These products are known by three names--McMurdo, Revere and Paines-Wessex. They are all identical. The site you linked is the British one (McMurdo.) If you go to the U.S. site, Reveresupply.com, you will see the new one and two of the older ones. Here is the link. http://www.reveresupply.com/revere_2...ectronics.html
The link with the "missing" picture at the upper left is this new one. Guess it is so new the pic isn't showing right. BUT if you click it anyway, you will see the same as Scott showed above.
As far as I know, the older models were just a little bigger and a lot more money. Also, some of them would float (the new one won't) although they still had to be held with antenna up to transmit, and some of them were good for 48 hours of operation while this new one is 24 hours.
How the dealers are going to sell the old inventory unless they drop the price drastically I do not know.
Now I feel edjamacated!! Thanks for the clarification!
I assume these are water resistant, is that correct? Since the specs are for the older model (which floats), I figured I would double check even though I think I already know that answer..
At that price, its almost too good to pass up. I just wonder at what point going to the bigger EPIRP's makes more sense. One could get a couple PLB's for the price of a decent EPIRB.
The .pdf user manual which you can download states this:
"The Fast Find will NOT float but is waterproof to 10 meters submersion for
short periods. To avoid loss if dropped into water fit a retaining lanyard
through the eye hole in the base of the PLB and fasten it securely to your
clothing or personal floatation device."
They sell optional acessories and a floating case.
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The .pdf user manual which you can download states this:
"The Fast Find will NOT float but is waterproof to 10 meters submersion for
short periods. To avoid loss if dropped into water fit a retaining lanyard
through the eye hole in the base of the PLB and fasten it securely to your
clothing or personal floatation device."
They sell optional acessories and a floating case.
No problem...this unit will give other manufacturers notice that the boating market wants this technology at this price range.....very doable by many.
What a tragic topic this started off as, but it has been a wake up call for many of us.
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Support both!
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Now I feel edjamacated!! Thanks for the clarification!
At that price, its almost too good to pass up. I just wonder at what point going to the bigger EPIRP's makes more sense. One could get a couple PLB's for the price of a decent EPIRB.
At the price point of this new Pains-Wessex FastFind PLB, it will be interesting to see what if anything ACR does with the price of their PLB's, all of which are priced higher than PW's new FastFind?
Here's a story on a memorial service held yesterday for one of the victims. Nick Schuyler, the only survivor, was in attendance. Until he shares the timeline with us we will never know what happened. So why don't all you monday morning QB's give it a rest as to what you think happened. Remember the victims and their families in your prayers. Perhaps this tragedy has awakened a large boating community to upgrade safety equipment as well as weather awareness before we leave the dock. I for one am doing it ASAP. As a shipwreck survivor 25 years ago, I can attest that things happen fast. If cool heads prevail and you're prepared, a good ending will come. Luck is a huge part of the equation.
A PLB is a good thing for a person to own who jumps on board other boats for trips. If you personally own a boat that you take offshore you should own an EPIRB first and then if you want a PLB buy one second. An EPIRB is the real deal and doesnt need to be held out of the water in order for it to work. Let it float next to you and forget about it a PLB needs to be held out of the water and the antenna needs to be pointed to the sky. "Which one are you gonna want in an emergency?"
Conkyjoe, Why don't you post that link on a thread just for it? This thread has gotten derailed from the original topic. It's a great link to a great man.
