The ACR GlobalFix V6 EPIRB with Return Link Service (RLS) is the ultimate emergency beacon for both recreational and commercial vessels. Harnessing 406 MHz satellite connectivity, it transmits distress signals to the global Cospas-Sarsat system, ensuring fast, worldwide reach when every second counts. With RLS, you receive real-time visual confirmation that your distress message has been received, giving you priceless peace of mind during a crisis.
Key capabilities
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Global 406 MHz distress transmission — relays your GPS position to the Cospas-Sarsat network, accurate to within 100 meters.
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GPS/GNSS positioning — robust satellite positioning via GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS for reliable data worldwide.
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121.5 MHz homing beacon — provides rescuers with a locating beacon signal on scene, even if drifting from the original position.
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Visible and infrared strobe lights — aids target identification and speeds rescue operations in low visibility or nighttime conditions.
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Return Link Service (RLS) — confirms that your distress message has been received and that responders are en route.
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NFC diagnostics and smartphone app — use Near Field Communication to connect with the ACR app, quickly verifying battery status, GNSS activity, and self-test results.
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Durable, globally trusted safety device — designed for coastal cruising, offshore passage making, and demanding marine work across oceans.
Designed for maximum reliability and ease of use, the GlobalFix V6 EPIRB provides sophisticated rescue technology in a rugged, global-ready package. Whether you’re sailing, fishing, or performing commercial operations at sea, this beacon delivers accurate positioning, rapid signaling, and clear confirmation of rescue readiness when you need it most.
| 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" |
| Weight — Beacon Only |
Weight — Beacon Only |
| 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 II — Manual Release (manual deploy) |
| Warranty |
5 years |
| Approvals |
Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, RED |
