New in 2008 is the boundary-breaking new Fastfind MAX G PLB with integral 12 channel GPS. It has a minimum 48 hour operational battery life from activation, and operates at temperatures as low as -20°C.
With its extremely attractive price tag, the MAX G is the latest addition to the popular Fastfind range of McMurdo PLBs. The PLBs are designed to be carried by individuals as a safeguard against life threatening incidents that could occur anywhere in the world. Whether alone, in a group, on holiday, at work, carrying out your sport or hobby, if you ever find yourself in a remote area, land, sea or air, without any other form of communication, the Fastfind MAX comes into its own.
Once activated it transmits a unique identification signal along with your current position via the international search and rescue satellite system operated by COSPAS SARSAT on 406 MHz. The signal is then quickly passed to regional search and rescue authorities who can rapidly get to the scene.
Fastfind MAX battery packs have a 5 year storage life and are easily user-replaceable. All Fastfind models have a unique discreet antenna deployment system with a simple three-stage, manual operation to prevent any risk of accidental or false activation. In its stored state, the antenna is completely hidden from view and fully protected against rough handling. Once deployed, the antenna automatically springs into the optimum position ready for use. Fastfind MAX G’s integral 12 channel GPS navigation receiver gives a typical positional accuracy of +/- 62 metres and new position updates every 20 minutes, significantly reducing the normal search area down from a 28sq nm area, when given a clear view skyward. It also has a visual indication of GPS position acquisition.
Carrying the Fastfind could not be simpler. It is supplied with a strong but flexible lanyard cord and a smart carry pouch so you can keep it with you at all times.
The Fastfind MAX range of PLB products from McMurdo provide professional and recreational mariners, fishermen, light aircraft pilots and those involved in outdoor adventure activities with the very best chance of being found without delay in the event of an emergency.

The Fast Find 211, 406 distress beacon. The 211 also has a built-in integral 50-channel GPS for additional pinpoint location, further speeding up time of location. Its small size (weighs just 5.3 oz (150g) and measures D 1.34"(34mm) x W 1.85" (47mm) x L 4.17"(106mm). belies its rugged construction and powerful output.
The FAST FIND 211 GPS PLB transmits the two signals simultaneously, one to the subscription free global 406 MHz satellite system, and the other (121.5MHz) is to speed up the local recovery response process. Once activated, FAST FIND's signals will continue to transmit for at least 24 hours, at a powerful 5 watt output, the 406 MHz transmission ensures that a call for help gets through whatever the conditions.
FAST FIND also includes a unique SOS LED flash light facility which is manually activated to further assist in speeding up the users recovery during night time rescues.
FAST FIND will operate in temperatures down to -20°c and its integral battery has a user storage life of 5 years, so there’s no need for constant battery changes and re-charging.
Your Fast Find 211 box will contain:

The Fast Find 211
User manual
Warranty card
Registration card
Operating card
Optional accessories are available.

Smartfind/E5 406 MHz EPIRB (Manual Bracket)
Meeting the demands of both commercial mariners and recreational boaters, the new McMurdo SMARTFIND heralds the arrival of the next generation in EPIRB technology and comes complete with a Carry Safe Manual Bracket.
E5 SMARTFIND is a 406 MHz EPIRB designed to operate with the COSPAS-SARSAT international search and rescue system. Once removed from its Carry Safe Manual Bracket the unit can be activated automatically by immersion in water, or manually by following the activation instructions printed on the unit.

Product Features

Non hazardous battery for safe and easy transportation
High brightness LED flashing locator lights
Unique Carry Safe Manual Bracket for safe transportation
Comprehensive diagnostic and self-test facilities
Once activated, will transmit for a minimum of 48 hours
5 year warranty
5 year battery life

Product Accessories
Auto Release Housing
H R U Replacement Kit

Smartfind Plus/G5 406 GPS MHz EPIRB (Manual Bracket)
Meeting the demands of both commercial mariners and recreational boaters, the new McMurdo SMARTFIND Plus heralds the arrival of the next generation in EPIRB technology incorporating a high accuracy 12 channel GPS for enhanced position location and comes complete with a Carry Safe Manual Bracket.
The G5 SMARTFIND PLUS has all the advanced features of the standard E5 SMARTFIND with the addition of an integral 12 channel GPS receiver. The addition of a GPS receiver to the EPIRB ensures that the exact position of a casualty is relayed to the rescue services. This can in turn improve the speed of recovery by updating the position of the beacon at regular intervals.
The Smartfind Plus GPS EPIRB has been designed to enhance further the lifesaving capabilities of conventional beacons. The standard Global Positioning System (GPS) uses an array of 27 satellites and provides continuous positional information with a typical accuracy of around 30m. A 406MHz EPIRB such as the Smartfind Plus or Fastfind Plus PLB has a built in GPS, when the beacon is activated in an emergency, positional information is incorporated into the distress message which it transmits.
This incorporation of positional information overcomes the location problem when using geostationary satellites and can greatly reduce the time it takes for the SAR authorities to arrive on the scene. When speed of response and accuracy of location are important considerations, then the Smartfind GPS EPIRB offers the best performance

Product Features
Non hazardous battery for safe and easy transportation
High brightness LED flashing locator lights
Unique Carry Safe Manual Bracket for safe transportation
Integrated 12 channel GPS (PLUS version)
Comprehensive diagnostic and self-test facilities
Once activated, will transmit for a minimum of 48 hours
5 year warranty
5 year battery life

Product Accessories
H R U Replacement Kit
Auto Release Housing

 

Meeting the demands of both commercial mariners and recreational boaters, the new McMurdo SMARTFIND heralds the arrival of the next generation in EPIRB technology and is supplied with a SOLAS approved Auto Float Free Housing.
E5 SMARTFIND is a 406 MHz EPIRB designed to operate with the COSPAS-SARSAT international search and rescue system.The Auto Float Free Housing meets SOLAS requirements and will automatically deploy the EPIRB when submerged to a depth lower than 2 - 4metres in the sea.

Product Features
Non hazardous battery for safe and easy transportation
High brightness LED flashing locator lights
Auto Float Free Housing meeting SOLAS requirements
Comprehensive diagnostic and self-test facilities
Once activated, will transmit for a minimum of 48 hours
5 year warranty
5 year battery life

Product Accessories
HRU Replacement Kit
Carry Safe Manual Bracket

Smartfind Plus/G5 406 GPS MHz EPIRB (Auto Float Free Housing)
Meeting the demands of both commercial mariners and recreational boaters, the new McMurdo SMARTFIND Plus heralds the arrival of the next generation in EPIRB technology incorporating a high accuracy 12 channel GPS for enhanced position location and is supplied with a SOLAS approved Auto Float Free Housing.
G5 SMARTFIND is a 406 MHz EPIRB designed to operate with the COSPAS-SARSAT international search and rescue system with the addition of an integral 12 channel GPS receiver.
The Auto Float Free Housing meets SOLAS requirements and will automatically deploy the EPIRB when submerged to a depth lower than 2 - 4metres in the sea.
The addition of a GPS receiver to the EPIRB ensures that the exact position of a casualty is relayed to the rescue services. This can in turn improve the speed of recovery by updating the position of the beacon at regular intervals.

Product Features
Non hazardous battery for safe and easy transportation
High brightness LED flashing locator lights
Integrated 12 channel GPS (PLUS version)
SOLAS approved Auto Float Free Housing
Comprehensive diagnostic and self-test facilities
Once activated, will transmit for a minimum of 48 hours
5 year warranty
5 year battery life

The S4 Rescue SART offers proven reliability. Extremely simple to use the S4 Rescue can be operated even with gloved or wet hands. Its compact design makes it ideally suitable for packing in liferafts or as a carry off device according to SOLAS regulations.
The S4 Rescue is a 9GHz X-band Radar transceiver and has been designed for assisting air/sea ship or survival craft rescue operations in accordance with IMO, GMDSS requirements.
When a radar signal is received from a ship or aircraft, the S4 Rescue automatically transmits a response signal, which clearly identifies the survival craft on the radar screen by means of a stream of 12 in-line dots. Once activated the S4 will remain in standby mode for over 96 hours.
The S4 Rescue has been designed for reliable operation in the toughest of marine environments, in accordance with IMO GMDSS requirements.

Product Features:
Waterproof to 10mtrs
Buoyant, Compact and lightweight
minimum 96hr in Standby mode
Maintenance free
Replaceable, 5 year** battery pack
Audio/visual indication of operation
Built-in test facility
Integral lanyard
Mounting options - internal/external