McMurdo Fast Find 220 PLB

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The FAST FIND 220 PLB is a lifesaving beacon with buoyancy pouch included, designed for marine enthusiasts and land based adventurers too! This PLB fits easily in most buoyancy aid pockets and is recommended for all types of paddling including Kayak Fishing, Sea Kayaking, WW Kayaking and Open Canoeing. Suitable for landbased and sea based activities so you can take it with you when walking in remote areas such as Dartmoor, the mountains of Wales and Scotland and other outdoor pursuits.

The Fast Find acts as your personal Emergency Location Beacon, it is your last resort emergency communication to the national and international search and rescue bodies and it should not be mis-used.

The FAST FIND 220 PLB uses advanced technology packed into a simple, lightweight, palm sized unit. Using the dedicated 406MHz frequency, Fast Find 220 transmits your unique ID and precise GPS location to the global network of search and rescue satellites. Within minutes rescuers are alerted to your situation, and receive regular position updates. Emergency services can home in on your beacons 121.5MHz transmission to find you.

The 220 is subscription-free and does not rely on commercial call centres. It only takes a few minutes to complete the online registration form. If you should need to use it the rescue services will be able to see personal information such as who you are, your phone number and a primary back-up contact they can phone too.