Description
Simply open the case, remove the easyAIRDROP Rechargeable, and throw it into the water. An automatic trigger function activates the internal VHF locator unit when it is submerged. Once activated, the device sends a current VHF emergency telegram to all VHF receivers within range. The position is updated every minute with COG, SOG, and the unit’s identification number. The housing consists of two movable plastic parts and is held together with two straps. A soluble tablet secures the straps until the entire unit is submerged in water. The vmsTRACK-PRO-CS VHF rescue search unit is mounted inside the housing. Dissolving the tablet opens the housing, and the device begins transmitting via water activation. A weight on the bottom keeps the easyAIRDROP Rechargeable upright to achieve the best possible radiation. With the long antenna, the radio range to a ship will be 9 to 12 nm. SAR aircraft or helicopters can receive the signal at a distance of up to 80 nm and an altitude of 150 m.
Key Features
- Approved by:
- Federal Maritime Agency BSH
- SOLAS
- United States FCC
- United States Coast Guard
- Water activation when submerged
- Current GPS position via VHF – the fastest possible rescue
- Floatable thanks to special housing
- High radio range
- up to 12 nm ( on the water surface with 20 ft receiving antenna height )
- up to 80 nm ( altitude 150 m)
- Rechargeable
Technical data
- Radiated RF power: approx. 0.5 W
- Dimensions of the easyAIRDROP housing:
- Height: 13 cm
- Diameter: 20 cm
- Weight: approx. 750 g
- Operating conditions : -20°C – +65°C
- Battery life : 5 years
- After rescue use, the entire package must be reassembled and recharged for further use.
