Distress Beacons
Digital vs Analogue
Useage
Registration
Activation
Batteries & Disposal
State & Territory Carriage Requirements
Common Models
Beacon Testing
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 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 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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