PLB's on Ebay
#1
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I want to purchase a McMurdo Fastfind 210 PLB and found several used ones on Ebay. All show the battery date. I guess some people buy them for an isolated trip then try to sell them.
Any downside to this other than the usual with Ebay? Any problems re-registering it?
Any downside to this other than the usual with Ebay? Any problems re-registering it?
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How do I change registration information if I purchased a beacon from someone else?
First of all the person you bought the beacon from must have told us that the beacon was sold, in which case you simply log on to our web-based registration database (www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov) and register the beacon as a “NEW REGISTRATION” and complete the online form.
If the previous owner has not informed us that the beacon was sold, you’ll need to call us to assist you. You’ll be asked to provide some details about the vessel or aircraft that the beacon belongs to.
Ray
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From the NOAA beacon registration site:
How do I change registration information if I purchased a beacon from someone else?
First of all the person you bought the beacon from must have told us that the beacon was sold, in which case you simply log on to our web-based registration database (www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov) and register the beacon as a “NEW REGISTRATION” and complete the online form.
If the previous owner has not informed us that the beacon was sold, you’ll need to call us to assist you. You’ll be asked to provide some details about the vessel or aircraft that the beacon belongs to.
Ray
How do I change registration information if I purchased a beacon from someone else?
First of all the person you bought the beacon from must have told us that the beacon was sold, in which case you simply log on to our web-based registration database (www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov) and register the beacon as a “NEW REGISTRATION” and complete the online form.
If the previous owner has not informed us that the beacon was sold, you’ll need to call us to assist you. You’ll be asked to provide some details about the vessel or aircraft that the beacon belongs to.
Ray
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I bought one that was brand new last year from e-bay. I believe it was an ACR....Had no issues with registration or anything and wound up saving about $100 over getting it from a local store.