REGISTER
Registration is free

Register your 406 MHz distress beacon with AMSA to assist the search and rescue response.
Register online (preferred and fastest option) , by email or fax.   [more]

Switch to 406

SWITCH
Avoid the rush

121.5 MHz distress beacons will no longer be detected by satellite after 1 February 2009. Switch to a digital 406 MHz distress beacon now.   [more]

Disposal of your old beacons

DISPOSAL
Be responsible

Unwanted beacons can now be disposed of at no cost by placing them in collection bins in any of the Battery World stores around Australia.   [more]

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