The PRC-648 PLB is an advanced COSPAS-SARSAT Beacon SAR Locator, intended for non-combat SAR missions and designed to provide ultra-reliable performance in severe environments. This uniquely feature-rich Personal Locator Beacon has an integral voice transceiver offering multichannel VHF/ UHF resources & embedded GPS receiver and is capable of immersion in water up to 10m.
Key Features
- Advanced OTH Cospas-Sarsat Personal Locator Beacon, for use in fighter aircrew flight vests, for non-combat rescue operations
- Can be integrated into helicopter, transport, and fighter aircraft survival kits
- Exceptionally long battery life
- Â Complete Built-In Test (BIT) function
- Non-rechargeable lithium battery can be field replaced in less than two minutes
- Compact, low weight, highly reliable system
Technical Specifications:
Primary Mission:Â Non-Combat SAR Personal Locator Beacon Beacon Frequencies:Â 121.5 and 243 MHz (training frequencies are available) COSPAS-SARSAT Beacon: 406.025 Ă· 406.100 MHz Voice Communication Channel:Â 121.5, 243, 282.8 MHz MTBF:Â >3,500 hours Water Immersion: 10 m (33 feet) Activation: Automatic + Manual |