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Item Name:
BEACON , DISTRESS
Definition:
A MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED DEVICE WHICH IS PART OF A SATELLITE SYSTEM. WHEN ACTIVATED, IT IS DESIGNED TO TRANSMIT A DISTRESS SIGNAL TO LOCATE A PERSON, A BOAT OR AN AIRCRAFT NEEDING RESCUE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 18560 | ACR ELECTRONICS INC. |
Federal Supply Class
Title
RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATI
Inclusions:
INCLUDES TELEMETERING EQUIPMENT.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES HOME TYPE RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AMQY | INSTALLATION DESIGN | SEABORNE |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | INCLUDES GPS INTERFACE UNIT; FULLY ENCLOSED IN A HIGH-DENSITY, UV STABILIZED POLYURETHANE BRACKET WITH HYDRASTATIC RELEASE; AUTOMATICALLY DEPLOYS IF VESSEL SINKS TO APPROXIMATELY 13 FEET |
| ACZB | FREQUENCY RATING | 406.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL |
| BCYR | VEHICLE FOR WHICH DESIGNED | SHIP |
| ALSF | INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION | INCLUDED |