International Cospas-Sarsat Programme

Beacon Registration

Questions and answers about beacon registration in the International Beacon Registration Database (IBRD) at http://www.406registration.com

Title Filter     Display # 5101520253050100All # Article Title Hits 1 What is a Hex ID, and where can I find mine? 3576 2 How can I register my 406 MHz EPIRB, ELT or PLB? 2484 3 How do I contact you if I have further questions? 1804 4 How can I determine the country code of my beacon? 1708 5 What’s a Radio Call Sign? 1549 6 How do I find my beacon type approval certificate (TAC) number? 1536 7 What does INMARSAT mean? 1533 8 What do I add as “Additional Data”? 1515 9 Who should register a 406 MHz emergency beacon? 1374 10 What information do I need before I can complete the online registration of my beacon? 1373 11 Why does the web-based registration system take me to the “LOG IN” page when I hit “SUBMIT”? 1321 12 How can I retrieve a forgotten password? 1298 13 What should I do if I sell my beacon? 1291 14 What do I do if I lend my emergency beacon to someone? 1287 15 How do I change registration information if I purchased a beacon from someone else? 1268 16 How long is my registration information valid in the International 406 MHz Beacon Registration Database? 1264 17 When do I receive a confirmation request for my beacon registration? 1242 18 Who should I list as an emergency point of contact on my 406 MHz emergency beacon registration form? 1242 19 Why can’t I delete my record? 1208 20 How do I find my beacon model number? 1204 21 Does Cospas-Sarsat send Proof-of-Registration decals and confirmation reports? 1175 22 To whom is my 406 MHz emergency beacon registration information released? 1151 23 How do I update my beacon registration information? 1121 24 Why do I have to renew my registration every two years? 1113 25 Will my record be deleted? 1085 26 Do I receive a request for confirmation after I’ve flagged my registration as “OUT OF SERVICE” or another special status? 1063 27 Does Cospas-Sarsat accept registrations by mail or email? 1027 28 What can I do if I have a 406 MHz emergency beacon coded for a country that does not maintain a 406 MHz emergency beacon registration database? 854 29 Where can I register my SSAS beacon? 561