91-001-220A-C - Mcmurdo FastFind 220™ PLB - Personal Locator Beacon

FastFind 220™ PLB - Personal Locator Beacon

A distress beacon with buoyancy pouch included, designed for marine enthusiasts and adventurers. The FastFind 220 is the first Galileo PLB, offering accelerated location detection with GPS and Galileo GNSS receivers.

The FastFind 220 Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) uses advanced technology packed into a simple, lightweight, palm sized unit. Using the dedicated 406 MHz frequency, FastFind 220 transmits your unique ID and precise location to the global network of search and rescue satellites. The FastFind 220’s electronics design was upgraded in 2018, offering accelerated location detection with the duel GNSS capabilities — GPS & Galileo recivers.

Within minutes rescuers are alerted to your situation, and receive regular position updates. Finally, emergency services can home in on your beacon’s 121.5 MHz transmission to find you. Explore the world with peace of mind. If you find yourself in a remote area without any other form of communication, activating your FastFind 220 will summon emergency assistance.

FastFind 220 gives you:

• Mini size, MIGHTY emergency signal
• Simple design, easy to use
• Self test both the battery and GNSS
• Worldwide network of suppliers and service dealers
• Peace of mind to take your next step into adventure!
• FastFind 220 has worldwide coverage and ensures you are rescued by professionals

Features:

• First PLB with Galileo & GPS GNSS receiver for accelerated location detection
• Compact, lightweight and waterproof
• 6 year battery life
• Minimum 24 hours continuous 406MHz operation
• Floatation pouch, lanyard and standard pouch included
• Waterproof to 10M
• Self test facilities
• No subscription or call charges
• Accelerated Rescue with Galileo and GPS

The McMurdo FastFind 220 Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), part number 91-001-220A-C, is a compact, lightweight distress beacon designed for individuals operating in remote areas without other communication methods. This device is suitable for marine enthusiasts and adventurers who require a reliable emergency signaling solution. It utilizes a dedicated 406 MHz frequency to transmit a unique ID and precise location to global search and rescue satellites. The FastFind 220 incorporates both GPS and Galileo GNSS receivers, which were upgraded in 2018, to provide accelerated location detection. Upon activation, it alerts rescuers and provides regular position updates, with emergency services homing in on its 121.5 MHz transmission. The unit offers a minimum of 24 hours continuous 406MHz operation and a 6-year battery life, ensuring readiness for extended periods. It includes self-test facilities for battery and GNSS functions, and comes with a floatation pouch, lanyard, and standard pouch.