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	ResQLink™ 406 GPS	ResQLink+™ 406 GPS	SARLink™ 406 GPS	AquaLink™ View 406 GPS

	1.3 x 1.9 x 3.9” (3.3 x 4.8 x 9.9 cm)	1.6 x 1.9 x 4.5” (4.1 x 4.8 x 11.4 cm)	2.3 x 5.8 x 1.25” (5.8 x 14.8 x 3.2 cm)	2.3 x 5.8 x 1.45” (5.9 x 14.8 x 3.7 cm)
	4.6 oz (130 g)	5.4 oz (153 g)	8.9 oz (252 g) with lanyard	9.2 oz (261 g) with lanyard
Battery, Class	Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries	Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries	Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries	Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries
Battery, Replacement Interval	Replacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency use	Replacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency use	Replacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency use	Replacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency use
Battery, Operational Life	Exceeds required 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)	Exceeds required 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)	Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)	Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)
Battery, Storage	-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)	-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)	-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)	-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
Battery, Typical Performance	30 Hours @-4°F (-20°C)	30 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)	35 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)	30 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)
Material	Engineered polycarbonate blend	Engineered polycarbonate blend	Engineered polycarbonate blend	Engineered polycarbonate blend
Color	ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)	ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)	ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)	ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)
Activation	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Operation	2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giving clear view of sky	2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giving clear view of sky	2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give clear view of sky	2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give clear view of sky
Waterproof	16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements	16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements	16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements	16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements
Approvals	Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, Australia, New Zealand.	Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, Australia, New Zealand	Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, New Zealand	Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, New Zealand
Limited Warranty	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years
Lead Free	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accessories	Optional Flotation Pouch P/N 9521	Double-sided Attachment Velcro Strap Included	Belt clip included, Optional flotation pouch available (P/N 9504)	Attachment clip included
406Link.com	220 self tests/12 GPS tests	220 self tests/12 GPS tests
Radiated Power	5W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)	5W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)	6.3W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)	6.3W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)