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Posted by Don Robarge on January 26, 2009 at 09:25:20:

If you have a class B, analog or 121.5/243 only EPIRB on your boat as of Feb 1, only 406Mhz will be monitored by SARSAT. Coasties website may have more info.

http://boatsafetymaintenance.suite101.com/article.cfm/phase_out_of_1215243_mhz_radio_beacons_nears

EPIRB 101:
http://cccaptx.tripod.com/eltbasic.html

Be Safe Out There!



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