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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 550532" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>FYI - The difference between devices is generally shape n size, however;</p><p></p><p>EPIRB - designed to be used with marine vessels and are registered to a vessel.</p><p>ELT - are used in aviation and registered to an aircraft.</p><p>PLB - for individuals and registered to a person.</p><p></p><p>You can carry a PLB on water, i.e. River or Coastal, but they do not negate the requirement for an EPIRB.</p><p></p><p>All are registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and they ask where you intend to use it in determining the right type of beacon for you. Beacons must also meet Australian Standards to be registered, so be careful if you are thinking of buying overseas or on "Evilbay:</p><p></p><p>The KTI SA2G is probably the most economic. Registration is free and the battery has a 10 year life. Other brands of PLBs can have ongoing subscription i.e. SPOT.</p><p></p><p>My Garmin MT410G battery runs out at the end of this year, the cost of refurbishment and postage, makes the KTI more viable and it's a lot smaller than the GME.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 550532, member: 1932"] FYI - The difference between devices is generally shape n size, however; EPIRB - designed to be used with marine vessels and are registered to a vessel. ELT - are used in aviation and registered to an aircraft. PLB - for individuals and registered to a person. You can carry a PLB on water, i.e. River or Coastal, but they do not negate the requirement for an EPIRB. All are registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and they ask where you intend to use it in determining the right type of beacon for you. Beacons must also meet Australian Standards to be registered, so be careful if you are thinking of buying overseas or on "Evilbay: The KTI SA2G is probably the most economic. Registration is free and the battery has a 10 year life. Other brands of PLBs can have ongoing subscription i.e. SPOT. My Garmin MT410G battery runs out at the end of this year, the cost of refurbishment and postage, makes the KTI more viable and it's a lot smaller than the GME. [/QUOTE]
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