SAR DATUM Buoy  

The SAR DATUM beacons are designed to be dropped from aircraft into water to mark a position during air/sea rescue operations. SAR datum buoys are manufactured in multiple frequencies and modulation tones to allow a number of these beacons to be in operation at the same time.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Transmission:
119.05 MHz     238.10 MHz     495 Hz Modulation
119.15 MHz     238.30 MHz     700 Hz Modulation
119.25 MHz     238.50 MHz     990 Hz Modulation
119.35 MHz     238.70 MHz    1400 Hz Modulation


Aerial:
Option A: 330mm rubber coated stainless steel
Option B: 500mm spring mounted solid whip

Modulation Characteristics: Amplitude modulation, Swept tone.

Activation: Removal of plastic hold off block by a pull cord allowing automatic activation then buoy is deployed

Batteries: Two long-life lithium C cells (sulphur dioxide free), with a greater than 10 year shelf life, recommended replacement after 5 years.

Dimensions: 25cm high x 8cm diameter - excluding aerial

Endurance: 48 hours minimum - 72 hours when batteries new

Weight: 950 grams

Warranty: 5 years parts and labour