EPIRB recharge

[gutthooked]

My 5 years is up on my EPIRB in June and need some help finding someone in the Va. Beach, Richmond area that can do the job. I assume it is a battery replacement. Any info will be appreciated.

[FishinMagician_IV]

Carroll, better check this: Welcome to ACR Electronics. The Science of Survival. (http://www.acrelectronics.com/)

I upgraded to the new one.

[msginny]

I just replaced mine....see ACR's web site....go to locate authorized replacement dealer...only one in Va is in Norfolk....can't remember name of place, Ingleside dr, in Norfol Industrial Park....but they did it in two days....cost $310 +/-.....they run diagnostic on EBIRB, and give you printout of status....

USA SERVICES.....that's the name of the place

Duane
Ms Ginny
20' Grady White

[Bill Fisher]

I just replaced mine....see ACR's web site....go to locate authorized replacement dealer...only one in Va is in Norfolk....can't remember name of place, Ingleside dr, in Norfol Industrial Park....but they did it in two days....cost $310 +/-.....they run diagnostic on EBIRB, and give you printout of status....

USA SERVICES.....that's the name of the place

Duane
Ms Ginny
20' Grady White


Thanks, great information. Mine was up in Sept of last year. Need to get it up and running before the season starts.

[gutthooked]

Thanks for the info!

Carroll

[FishinMagician_IV]

I AM NOT AN EXPERT SO TRIPLE CHECK ME...but...according to this CG website, Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) - USCG Navigation Center

QUOTE: 121.5/243 MHz EPIRBs
The International Cospas-Sarsat System ceased satellite processing of 121.5/243 MHz beacons on 1 February 2009. Although Emergency Locator Transmitters used by aircraft may still be used, alerts from these devices or from 121.5/243 MHz EPIRBs will no longer be acted upon unless detected by an overflying aircraft. ENDQUOTE

[gutthooked]

Jack, you are right but I believe mine transmits on bot 406 and 121. Hell, I am dumb as a rock when it comes to these things. I guess I will find out when I take it in. Called the people at USA and told them that I will have down next week. Great people to talk to on phone.

USA Services - 757-855-2233

[msginny]

Mine broadcasts 406 and 121......

How ya doin Jack....hope your ready....I know I am.....new trailer lights last week, inspection pending by end of month

Duane
Ms Ginny
20' cc Grady White

[FishinMagician_IV]

If I spent extra money for the new one, not realizing that the old one would work??

Duane, sent you a PM

[Mackey]

I just replaced mine....see ACR's web site....go to locate authorized replacement dealer...only one in Va is in Norfolk....can't remember name of place, Ingleside dr, in Norfol Industrial Park....but they did it in two days....cost $310 +/-.....they run diagnostic on EBIRB, and give you printout of status....

USA SERVICES.....that's the name of the place

Duane
Ms Ginny
20' Grady White

Guttooked,
There is a service center for ACR next door to Paxton Dist. in Norlk. They do repacking of liftrafts and EBIRB batteries. Their name is USA Services, INC 1111 Ingleside Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502 (757) 855-2233

[gutthooked]

Thanks Mackey, Got it.

Carroll

[Nutz]

The 406 epirbs all also transmit 121.5. They use the 121.5 to DR your position once airborn and searching for you, the 406 is what sets them in action and gives them your general location.

[gutthooked]

Thanks for clearing things up.

[fishcop]

just saw this thread, also make sure you check with NOAA, I believe they need to be re registered every two years

[christo]

Try this service for $220 they will replace and perform tests on the EPIRB. Heres the link:

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