Disabling Instructions for GME Beacons
GME EPIRBs and PLBs are manufactured in Sydney, Australia and distributed throughout Australia by GME / Standard Communications Pty Ltd.
WARNING
Lithium batteries are inherently dangerous if not completely discharged. A beacon that has reached its battery replacement date will still have charge in the battery.
Batteries should be handled carefully and not subjected to flame or cutting tools.
Be careful not to short circuit the battery terminals as rapid discharge of Lithium batteries can result in overheating of the batteries, rupture and even explosion.
121.5MHz EPIRBs
MT250 |
|
 |
GME has discontinued the manufacture of the MT250 EPIRB. Cylindrical in shape, this beacon has a cap that is very tightly screwed on and owners may find difficulty in gaining access to the electronics and batteries. It is recommended that this beacon be taken to your closest Battery World outlet and placed in the collection box or disposed of at collection points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website. If you are able to gain access to the beacon it can be disarmed by unclipping the wires that run to the battery.
|
MT300 |
|
 |
GME has discontinued the manufacture of the MT300 EPIRB. The battery and electronics can easliy be accessed by undoing four (4) screws in the top of the EPIRB. The top lifts off and the wires from the batteries can be disconnected. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website. |
121.5MHz PLBs
MT310 |
|
 |
GME has discontinued the manufacture of the MT310 PLB. The MT310 PLB has plastic welded sections, this makes it very difficult to gain access to the batteries and electronics. It is recommended that this beacon be taken to your closest Battery World outlet and placed in the collection box or disposed of at collection points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.
|
406MHz EPIRBs
MT400 |
|
 |
The MT400 is one of the current 406MHz EPIRBs manufactured and sold by GME. The battery and electronics can easliy be accessed by undoing four (4) screws in the top of the EPIRB. The top lifts off and the wires from the batteries can be disconnected. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.
|
MT401 |
|
 |
GME has discontinued the manufacture of the MT401 EPIRB. The MT401 has a manual and water activation switch and is also sold as the MT401FF with a hydrostatic release fitted bracket that allows the EPIRB to float free if the vessel sinks. The battery and electronics can easliy be accessed by undoing four (4) screws in the top of the EPIRB. The top lifts off and the wires from the batteries can be disconnected. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.
|
MT403 |
|
|
The MT403 has a manual and water activation switch and is also sold as the MT403FF with a hydrostatic release fitted bracket that allows the EPIRB to float free if the vessel sinks. The battery and electronics can easliy be accessed by undoing four (4) screws in the top of the EPIRB. The top lifts off and the wires from the batteries can be disconnected. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.
|
MT403G |
|
|
The MT403G has an inbuilt GPS receiver, manual and water activation switch and is also sold as the MT403FF with a hydrostatic release fitted bracket that allows the EPIRB to float free if the vessel sinks. The battery and electronics can easliy be accessed by undoing four (4) screws in the top of the EPIRB. The top lifts off and the wires from the batteries can be disconnected. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.
|
406MHz PLBs
MT410/MT410G |
|
|
The MT410 family of 406MHz PLBs comprising the standard MT410 and MT410G with an integrated GPS have been developed by GME. The unit can be permanently disabled by removing 3 screws and lifting off top cover. The battery leads can then be unplugged. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website. |
