GME's GPS EPIRB price breakthrough

2:58 AM Tue 17 Aug 2010 GMT

'The key benefits of a GPS equipped EPIRB, are faster detection by the geo-stationary satellites, typically less than ten minutes.' Garmin Click Here to view large photo

Back in 2004 Australia's GME revolutionised the marine safety world with the award winning MT400 406 MHz EPIRB. The MT400 concept, evolutionary design and price point set a new standard in beacon design and became the benchmark to which all other manufactures aspired. Now some six years later GME has once again upped the ante with the introduction of remarkable MT406G, a totally compliant Class 2 EPIRB with a fully integrated 16 Channel GPS receiver for the amazing recommended retail price of AUD$569 including GST. The key benefits of a GPS equipped EPIRB, are faster detection by the geo-stationary satellites, ...

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by Matthew Heap, Garmin

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