International Cospas-Sarsat Programme

International Satellite System For Search and Rescue
How can I register my 406 MHz EPIRB, ELT or PLB?
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You should register your beacon with the national authority associated with the country code in the hexadecimal identification (15 Hex ID) of your beacon.  You can register your beacon online with the Cospas-Sarsat IBRD if your country does not provide a registration facility and your country has allowed direct registration in the IBRD. Click here for a list of countries that allow direct registration by beacon owners in the IBRD (www.406registration.com).

If your country operates a national beacon registry, consult the document C/S S.007 "Cospas-Sarsat Handbook of Beacon Regulations" to obtain the point of contact.

Last Updated on Monday, 05 October 2009 13:19  

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