406 MHz EPIRB Reminder

MESSAGE RELAY FROM THE NATIONAL BOATING FEDERATION

USCG – 406 MHz EPIRB Reminder

The US Coast Guard issued a press release reminding the maritime community that older
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) that broadcast analog signals on the
121.5 or 243 MHz frequencies will not be monitored by the COSPAS/SARSAT satellites as of 1
February 2009. Mariners should promptly replace the old EPIRBs with newer ones that
transmit digital signals on the 406 MHz frequency. (12/19/08).

See Press Release:
http://www.uscglosangeles.com/go/doc/834/244712/

Davis Island Yacht Club
27°54.47 N — 82°27.09 W
1315 Severn Ave. Tampa, FL 33606
813.251.1158 | Fax: 813.251.2649
email: diyc@diyc.org