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If your boat or aircraft does not have an EPIRB, you would do well to get one. There are a number of places to purchase the units. Here are a few such places where you can get your hands on an EPIRB:

• ACR Electronics: ACR Electronics sells the 06 MHz EPIRB system. This is the worlds smallest and has a built-in strobe to be seen in poor visibility. It also has a single, three position switch so you can test the unit for correct operation. It transmits at the newest frequency approved by the COSPAS-SARSAT. And will transmit a homing signal at 121.5 MHz. To learn more about this company and the unit they have pay them a visit at http://www.acrelectronics.com/satellite2/sat2.html/
• Landfall Navigation: Landfall Navigation sells top-of-the-line EPIRB equipment. They sell various types and models that are approved and warranted for emergency rescue use. They will send out a homing signal of 121.5 MHz as required. You can look at all the units they have available at http://www.landfallnavigation.com/epirb.html.
• Beyond Bulbs: This company sells bulbs but they also sell EPIRBs. They have an ACR AquaFix 406 GPS guided EPIRB. It is approved by the FCC and has a PLB registration. Go to http://www.beyondbulbs.com/.
• Pyacht.com: This company sells all kinds of EPIRBs. They have automatic and manual release types. You have to check out what they have to decide what you want. Just click on Safety and pick EPIRBs. Go to http://www.pyacht.net/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-store/scstore/shophome.html?E+scstore.

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