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Suggested Retail Price: $899.00 - $1199.00
The GlobalFix™ iPRO EPIRB has dual GPS Technology which allows you to interface your iPRO to your onboard GPS to ensure that your LAT/LON is stored inside so your precise coordinates are transmitted in the first data burst. It has an internal GPS to pinpoint your exact location faster than standard GPS enabled EPIRBs.
Pros
- Activates automatically as Category I EPIRB
- Available as a Category II EPIRB
- Flashing strobe to aid in rescue
Cons
- Category II is manually activated
Description
- Highly visible LED strobe Energy efficient
- Non-hazardous batteries; no shipping hassles
- Professional grade design Engineered, tested and built for years of abusive marine use
- Ergonomic, compact design - smallest feature rich EPIRB available
Guide Review - Marine Electronics Review: ACR GlobalFix iPRO EPIRB
The GlobalFix™ iPRO is smaller than previous iPROs and features a digital display that allows you to see all of the beacon's operational activities. The screen shows GPS LAT/LON, operating instructions, usage tips, transmission bursts as well as battery power.