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Stampa la paginaSECTION 1 - REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ BEACONS
1.1
Registration Importance
It is mandatory that the owner of this 406 MHz beacon registers it with the National Authorities.* All 406
MHz beacons transmit a Unique Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is programmed in the
beacon based on the country in which the beacon was purchased. Registration provides the search and
rescue forces with up to date emergency contact information, which will speed up the launch of a rescue
operation. The National Authorities use the information to verify if an actual emergency exists. Valuable
search and rescue resources are wasted every year responding to false alarms. For beacon s that are not
registered, SAR forces will not know who you are, what type of vessel you have, your homeport, or who to
contact that might know of your current situation. This will delay the launch of a rescue operation.
406 MHz beacons are required to have their registration updated every two years.
* National Authority is the governmental body that is responsible for EPIRB registration database
administration for the country the EPIRB is programmed for.
1.2
Where to register
The owner of a 406 MHz beacon (EPIRB) should register it with the National Authority of which the beacon
was programmed, (typically the country where purchased), regardless of where they do their boating. Each
beacon is programmed with a UIN for the country that the unit is shipped to, and will only be accepted for
registration in that country. To verify the country, for which a beacon is programmed, see the label with the
UIN on the side of the unit. Units that do not have a country specified on the UIN label are programmed for
the United States.
1.3
Registration in the United States
It is the owner's responsibility to register 406 MHz beacons that are programmed for and purchased in the
United States. The National Authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The owner should complete the enclosed registration
form (Do not confuse this with the ACR Electronics warranty card) and mail with the pre-addressed;
postage paid envelope to:
The information provided on the registration form is used only for rescue purposes. The registration form
should be filled out and mailed immediately. Registration can be expedited by faxing the registration form
to Fax # (301) 568-8649 or register online. Registrations should be completed online or faxed in the event
the beacon is to be placed in immediate service and followed up with the mailing of the hard copy form.
All registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz beacon registration database within 48 hours of
receipt. A confirmation letter, a copy of the actual registration and a proof-of-registration decal will be
mailed to you within two weeks. When you receive these documents, please check the information
carefully and affix the decal to your beacon in the area marked "Beacon Decal here". If you do not receive
confirmation back from NOAA, please call toll free 1-888-212-7283 for assistance.
1.3.1
Commercial Vessels in the United States
In the United States, commercial vessels that are required to have a radio station license are required to
modify that license when an EPIRB is added to the vessel. Please use the enclosed FCC FORM 506 to
modify your radio station license. For information on whether you need a radio station license, call toll free
1-888-CALLFCC (225-5322).
SARSAT Beacon Registration,
E/SP3, RM 3320, FB-4
NOAA/NESDIS
5200 Auth Rd.
Suitland, MD 20746-4304
For Faster Service, Register online!
www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov
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