Meet the ACR GlobalFix V6 EPIRB (Model 2853) — a Category I GPS-enabled emergency beacon designed for recreational and commercial vessels. With Return Link Service (RLS), you’ll receive visual confirmation that your distress message has been transmitted and received, giving you confidence when seconds count.
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Category I GPS-Enabled Emergency Beacon: Category I emergency beacon with 406 MHz transmission and GPS-based GPIRB positioning, delivering accuracy to approximately 100 meters.
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Return Link Service (RLS): Direct confirmation back to the beacon that distress messages have been received by the rescue network.
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NFC & Mobile App Diagnostics: Near Field Communication and the ACR mobile app enable quick battery-status checks and overall EPIRB health diagnostics.
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Global GNSS Positioning: 72-channel multi-constellation receiver supporting GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS for worldwide coverage.
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121.5 MHz Homing: Dedicated homing signal to assist rescuers locating you on scene.
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Strobe Signals: White and infrared strobes to speed target identification in darkness or poor visibility.
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Rugged Marine-Grade Design: Built to withstand harsh marine environments for coastal cruising, offshore passages, and demanding ocean work.
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Deployment: Category I with hydrostatic release (auto deploy) for quick, reliable deployment when needed.
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Battery & Longevity: 10-year replaceable lithium (Li/FeS2) battery; 48 hours minimum operational life at -4°F (-20°C).
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Durability & Environment: Waterproof to 33 ft (10 m) for 5 minutes; buoyant for easy recovery.
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Physical Dimensions: Beacon size (antenna up) 18.5" x 4.3" x 4.36".
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Power & Frequency: 406.040 MHz at 5W (nominal) and 121.5 MHz at 50 mW (nominal).
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Temperature Range: Storage: -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C); Operating: -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C).
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Warranty & Approvals: 5-year warranty; approvals from Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, and RED.
The GlobalFix V6 provides rapid, reliable distress signaling and precise positioning when lives depend on your crew’s safety. RLS confirmation reduces uncertainty by validating message transmission, while GPS-based positioning and 121.5 MHz homing speed up rescue. NFC diagnostics simplify maintenance checks via the ACR app, and the 72-channel GNSS receiver ensures accurate worldwide location data. With a hydrostatic-release deployment, long battery life, waterproofing, buoyancy, and a rugged marine-grade build, this EPIRB is designed for both coastal cruising and demanding offshore expeditions. All of this is backed by a 5-year warranty and safety-authority approvals, making the GlobalFix V6 a trusted choice for marine safety.
| Output Power (406/121.5) |
406.040 MHz, 5W (nominal) / 121.5 MHz, 50mW (nominal) |
| RLS |
Return Link Service (RLS) confirmation direct to beacon |
| NFC / Mobile App |
Near Field Communication (NFC) and Mobile App Included |
| Strobe |
White & Infrared |
| Size (antenna up) — Beacon Only |
18.5" x 4.3" x 4.36" |
| Battery |
Lithium battery, Li/FeS2 |
| Battery Replacement |
10-year replaceable battery (replace 10 years after the date of manufacture or after activation) |
| Temperature Range (Class 2) |
Storage: -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C) |
| Temperature Range (Class 2) |
Operating: -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C) |
| GPS |
72 Channel Multi-constellation receiver (GPS, Galileo, & Glonass GNSS) |
| Waterproof |
33 ft (10 m) for 5 min. |
| Buoyant |
Yes |
| Operational Life |
48 hours minimum @ -4°F (-20°C) |
| Deployment |
Category I — Hydrostatic Release (auto deploy) |
| Warranty |
5 years |
| Approvals |
Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, RED |
