GME MT610GAUS GPS Personal Locator Beacon For People & Vehicles

GME MT610GAUS GPS Personal Locator Beacon

The Australian made GME MT610GAUS is a compact, lightweight 406MHz GPS personal locator beacon for people and vehicles, featuring a 72 channel GPS receiver, IP68 ingress protection, a 121.5MHz homing transmitter, and Cospas-Sarsat Class 2 certification.

Product Overview

The MT610GAUS is GME's compact and lightweight personal locator beacon, designed, engineered, and manufactured in Australia for outdoor adventurers, lone workers, boaters, bushwalkers, 4WD enthusiasts, and aviators. Weighing approximately 160g and measuring 88mm high by 66mm wide by 36mm deep, the beacon integrates a 72 channel GPS receiver with zero warm-up time, high-intensity LEDs, and an inherently buoyant design so it floats if used near or on the water.

The MT610GAUS is rated IP68 for ingress protection and includes a 121.5MHz homing transmitter to assist search and rescue teams in locating the beacon once deployed. It's certified to Cospas-Sarsat Class 2 requirements, the international satellite-based distress alerting system, and offers a 7 year battery life. In an emergency, the beacon transmits a distress signal along with GPS location data via the Cospas-Sarsat satellite network.

Features & Benefits

Australian-Made Satellite-Based Distress Alerting: Designed and manufactured in Australia, the MT610GAUS connects to the Cospas-Sarsat satellite-based distress alerting system for Australia.

Compact and Lightweight: At 88 x 66 x 36mm and approximately 160g, the MT610GAUS is designed to be carried easily on outdoor adventures.

IP68 Ingress Protection: Rated IP68, the beacon is built to withstand dust and prolonged water immersion.

Integrated 72 Channel GPS Receiver: The integrated 72 channel GPS receiver provides location data to accompany the distress signal, helping rescuers pinpoint the user's position.

7 Year Battery Life: A 7 year battery life reduces the need for frequent battery replacement.

121.5MHz Homing Transmitter: The 121.5MHz homing transmitter assists search and rescue teams in closing in on the beacon's precise location.

Cospas-Sarsat Certified (Class 2): Certified to Cospas-Sarsat Class 2 requirements, meeting the international standard for personal locator beacons.

Inherently Buoyant Design: The inherently buoyant design means the beacon floats, reducing the chance of it being lost in water.

Technical Specs

Compatible With

The MT610GAUS is a satellite-based distress alerting device for Australia, connecting to the Cospas-Sarsat international satellite system. Registration of the beacon with the relevant national authority (AMSA in Australia) is required after purchase. This beacon must only be activated in a genuine life-threatening emergency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MT610GAUS used for?

The MT610GAUS is a personal locator beacon that transmits a distress signal with GPS location data via the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system, for use in a genuine life-threatening emergency where other communication isn't available.

Does the beacon need to be registered?

Yes. Personal locator beacons need to be registered with the relevant national authority (AMSA in Australia) so the owner can be identified in an emergency.

How long does the battery last?

The MT610GAUS has a 7 year battery life.

Does the beacon float?

Yes. The MT610GAUS has an inherently buoyant design, reducing the chance of it being lost if used near or in water.

What certification does the MT610GAUS hold?

The MT610GAUS is Cospas-Sarsat Class 2 certified, meeting the international standard for personal locator beacons.