B66-ACR-PLB100Personal Locator Beacon

DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. DATE. ENG Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 APVD DATE. Instruction Manual PLB-100 A 18560 Cover Sheet DRAWING NO APPENDIX 2 REV A APPENDIX 2 Instruction Manual FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Type acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K * * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVERE PENALTY Advice to owners of Personal Satellite EPIRBs Registration of 406 MHz satellite P-EPIRB with the Registration Section of the national authority* is mandatory because of the global alerting nature of the system. The information provided in the Registration Card is used only for rescue purposes and will greatly assist in any beacon alarm incident. Fill in the owner registration card immediately upon completion of the sales transaction. Immediately Mail the Registration Card. If the beacon is to enter service immediately, complete the Registration Card and fax the information to the national authority. The original card must still be mailed to the national authority* for hard-copy reference and filing. If the current owner is transferring the beacon to a new owner, the current owner is required to inform the national authority* by letter, facsimile or telephone, of the name and address of the new owner. The subsequent owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority* with the information as shown on the owner Registration Card. Additional Registration Cards may be obtained by contacting ACR or the appropriate national authority. THIS OBLIGATION TRANSFERS TO ALL SUBSEQUENT OWNERS. *National Authority The term “national authority” appears throughout this manual. Wherever these words appear, reference is made to the government body responsible for registration for the country in which the unit is registered. The addresses for various national authorities can be found on the Registration Card. Y1-03-0155 Rev. A 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - THE SYSTEM........................................................................................................2 1.1General...........................................................................................................................................2 1.2 Purpose...........................................................................................................................................2 1.3Satellite Detection..........................................................................................................................3 1.4Authorizations...............................................................................................................................5 1.5Characteristics...............................................................................................................................5 1.6Technical Data...............................................................................................................................5 1.6.1Applicable Documents..........................................................................................................................5 1.6.2Specifications........................................................................................................................................5 SECTION 2 - OPERATION........................................................................................................10 2.1General.........................................................................................................................................10 2.2P-EPIRB™ 406 Operating Instructions..................................................................................10 2.2.1Activation............................................................................................................................................10 2.2.2Deactivation........................................................................................................................................10 2.2.3Self Test..............................................................................................................................................11 SECTION 3 -EXTERNAL GPS I/R ADAPTER.......................................................................12 3.1General.........................................................................................................................................12 3.2GPS Adapter................................................................................................................................12 3.2.1Connecting:.........................................................................................................................................12 3.2.2Setup:..................................................................................................................................................13 3.2.3Testing:...............................................................................................................................................13 3.2.4Position data set to default:.................................................................................................................14 4.0MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................14 5.0REGISTRATION........................................................................................................................15 6.0FALSE ALARMS........................................................................................................................15 Figure 1 – GEOSAR Satellite Coverage..........................................................................4 Figure 2 – SAR Satellite Coverage...................................................................................4 Figure 3 – Block Diagram.....................................................…

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DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. DATE. ENG Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 APVD DATE. USCG Approval Letter PLB-100 A 18560 Cover Sheet DRAWING NO APPENDIX 9 REV A APPENDIX 9 USCG RTCM Testing approval letter. FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Type acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K

DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. DATE. ENG Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 APVD DATE. Type Certificates PLB-100 A 18560 Cover Sheet DRAWING NO APPENDIX 10 REV A APPENDIX 10 Type Approval Certificates: COSPAS-SARSAT T.001/T.007 Canada to NSS PLB-01 and RSS187 Australia ACA Radio STD No 1,1996 FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Type acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K

DRAWN. Bill Cox 3/1/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. ENG Bill Cox 3/1/2003 APVD Compliance Matrix For RTCM ver 1.1 406 MHz Satellite PLBs June 2002 A 18560 Sheet 1 SIZE CODE IDENT NO Of 3 DRAWING NO RTCM PLB-100 REV A Appendix 11 REVISIONS Revision Level Approval Date Description - A Released Per ECO ACR ELECTRONICS INC. CODE IDENT NO SHEET TEST PROCEDURE REV 18560 -2- RTCM Ver 1.1 PLB-100 A COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This report contains the test data and appendices that show that the PLB-100 has met the RTCM Version 1.1, June 2002 specifications for a Category 1 406 MHz Personnel Locator Beacon. These test where done by a Coast Guard and Cospas-Sarsat approved laboratories. The data from these laboratories listed below concludes that the following compliance matrix met the specification along with Coast Guard Letter Appendix 9 , stating there review prior to adding the Morse P to the home signal that the unit met the requirements. FCC testing in Appendix 11 shows compliance to the Morse P request of the RTCM as per part 95 subpart K of CFR 47. Attached Compliance Testing Reports 1.) Appendix 7 - QC metallurgical labs Report 1 2.) Appendix 8 - QC metallurgical labs Report 2 3.) Appendix 6 - COSPAS-SARSAT compliance test report for T.001& T.007, Ft. Huachuca, Az. 4.) Appendix 9 - Coast Guard Letter on Testing report approval. 5.) Appendix 11– Addendum Test Report to RTCM Standard for 406 Satellite PLB Version 1.1 RTCM Compliance Matrix Pass/Fail Data RTCM A1.0 General Test Conditions Passed Appendix 7 section 2.0 RTCM A2.0 Sequence of Test Passed Appendix 7 See Summary RTCM A3.0 Vibration Test Passed Appendix 7 section A6.0 RTCM A4.0 Bump Test Passed Appendix 7 section A4.0 RTCM A5.0 Salt Fog Test Passed Appendix 7 section A5.0 RTCM A6.0 Drop Test Passed Appendix 7 section A8.0 RTCM A7.0 Leakage and Immersion Passed Appendix 7 section A7.0 RTCM A8.0 Spurious Emissions Passed Appendix 7 section A8.0 Appendix 8 section A9.0 RTCM A9.0 Cospas Sarsat Test Passed Appendix 8 section A9.0 RTCM A10.0 Operational & Self Test Passed Appendix 7 section A10 RTCM A10.2 Self Test Passed Appendix 6 section A21 ACR ELECTRONICS INC. CODE IDENT NO SHEET TEST PROCEDURE REV 18560 -3- RTCM Ver 1.1 PLB-100 A RTCM A11.0 Buoyancy Test Passed Appendix 8 section A11 RTCM A12.0 121.5 MHz Auxiliary radio-Locating Device Transmitter Test RTCM A12.1 Carrier Frequency test Passed Appendix 2 section A9.1 RTCM A12.2 Modulation Characteristics Passed Appendix 2 section A9.4 RTCM A12.3 Peak Equiv. Radiated Power Passed Appendix 2 section A9.0 RTCM A12.3.1 Radiated Passed Appendix 2 section A9.0 RTCM A12.3.2 Method Of measurement Passed Appendix 2 section A9.0 RTCM ADDENDUM FOR MORSE P Passed Appendix 12 The ACR Electronics Model PLB meeting all the above specification we ask for a grant of equipment authorization under Title 47 of the FCC rules Part 95 – Personal Radio Service 95.1402 Special requirements for 406 PLBs. FCC Rule Frequency Range Output Watts Freq Tolerance Emission 95.1402 121.5 MHZ .05 0.005% 3K20A3X 95.1402 121.5 MHZ .05 0.005% 2K00A2A 95.1402 406 MHZ 5.0 0.0005% 16K0G1D Bill Cox Electronics Engineer II ACR Electronics Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Rd. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33312 [email protected] (954) 981-3333 EXT. 123 (954) 983-5087 FAX

ACR Electronics, Inc. (A Chelton Group Company), 5757 Ravenswood Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645 (954) 981-3333, e-mail: [email protected] , (Fax) (954) 983-5087, http://www.acrelectronics.com April 14, 2003 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Approval Services P.O. Box 358315 Pittsburgh, Pa 15251-5315 Attn: Mr. Andy Leimer Ref. ID: FCC ID B66-ACR-PLB100 Subj: Request for Type Acceptance of 406 MHz Satellite Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) Dear Mr. Leimer: FCC Type Acceptance is hereby requested for model ACR / PLB-100 Category 1, Class 1 406 MHz Satellite Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). Our check in the amount of $675 is enclosed per your fee notice. The PLB-100 is submitted for Type Acceptance under FCC Rules and Regulations Part 2 and 95. Requirements for such Type Acceptance were established by FCC Report and Order (WT Docket No. 99-366) adopted by the Commission on September 27, 2002 with erratum DA 03-187 published by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division on January 22, 2003. Please note that Circuit Diagrams ACR Y1-01-0624, Y1-01-0629, Y1-01-0644 are hereby submitted as proprietary data (pursuant to 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC rules) with proprietary legend marked on the diagrams. I certify that the information submitted with this application was developed at my direction and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. ACR Electronics, Inc. (A Chelton Group Company), 5757 Ravenswood Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645 (954) 981-3333, e-mail: [email protected] , (Fax) (954) 983-5087, http://www.acrelectronics.com Please call me directly for any additional information you may require regarding this matter. Very truly yours, John F. Flood Vice President, Engineering Encl. Form 731 Application Confirmation Form 159 Remittance Advice Check in the amount of $675 Type Acceptance Application Report Appendix 1 - Circuit Diagrams (ACR Y1-01-0624, Y1-01-0629, Y1-01-0644) Appendix 2 - Instruction Manual Appendix 3 - Assembly Drawings Appendix 4 - Label Drawings Appendix 5 - Photographs Appendix 6 - Independent Lab Test Report (US Army, EPG) Appendix 7 - Independent Lab Test Report (QC Metallurgical) 12/14/00 Appendix 8 - Independent Lab Test Report (QC Metallurgical) 3/17/99 Appendix 9 - USCG Acceptance Letter Appendix 10 - Approval Certificates: Cospas Sarsat Industry Canada Australian Communications Authority Appendix 11 - RTCM Compliance Matrix Appendix 12 - FCC Part 95 and Part 2 Compliance Matrix

DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. DATE. ENG Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 APVD DATE. Photographs PLB-100 A 18560 Cover Sheet DRAWING NO APPENDIX 5 REV A APPENDIX 5 Photographs FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Type acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K PLB Back PLB Bottom PLB Front PLB (NOAA) Side PLB Side

DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. DATE. ENG Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 APVD DATE. Label Drawings PLB-100 A 18560 Cover Sheet DRAWING NO APPENDIX 4 REV A APPENDIX 4 Label Drawings FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Type acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K A1-20-1154 Rev A Blue 1 2 OPERATE (UTILISER) 3 A1-20-1163 Rev A Blue TEST (PREVUE) A1-20-1158 Rev A Blue FCC ID B66ACR-PLB-100 Operation: 24 hrs at -40°C (-40°F) to +55°C (+130°F) Storage: -40°C (-40°F) to +70°C (+158°F) M/N PLB-100 Personal Locator Beacon 406 MHz UNLOCK ANTENNA AND POSITION UPRIGHT ÉLEVER L’ANTENNE ET PLACER DEBOUT TEST: Move switch to upright position and release. LED green, system O.K. ESSAI: Glisser le commutateur en position élevé et lacher. L’écran LCD s’allume en vert-fonctionne OPERATE: Lift switch up, slide right, push forward breaking tab. LED red, transmitting OPERATION: Soulevez le commutateur, glissez vers le droit, poussez en cassant le relâchement. L’écran LCD s’allume en rouge-émettre DO NOT OPEN, TAMPER, INCINERATE OR RECHARGE NE DOIT ÉTRE OUVERT, INCINÉRER OU RECHARGER All label illustrations ©ACR Electronics, Inc. ACR Electronics, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA WARNING: USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER. AVERTISSEMENT: UTILISER SEULEMENT DURANT LES SITUATIONS EXTREMEMENT GRAVE ET DANGEUREUX. “NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC”: DO NOT MOVE IF FOUND. REPORT THE POSITION TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES “AVIS AU PUBLIQUE”: NE PAS DÉPLACER SI RETROUVÉ. APELEZ LES AUTORITÉES EN INDIQUANTS LES COORDONNÉES Magnet safe distance 1 m (3.3 ft) Distance sûreté d ́aimant 1 m Safe compass distance 1 m (3.3 ft) Distance de sûreté compas 1 m A1-20-1155 Rev A Blue TEST (PREVUE) A1-20-1156 Rev A Blue GyPSI ™ 406 PLB Personal Locator Beacon A1-20-1159 Rev A Blue 406 PLB Personal Locator Beacon A1-20 1056-3 Rev A Green A1-20-1157 Rev A Blue BEACON DECAL HERE In the U.S.A.: The owner of this 406 MHz PLB must register the NOAA identification code contained on this product with NOAA at: SARSAT Beacon Registration E/SP3, RM 3320, FB-4 NOAA, NESDIS 5200 Auth Rd. Suitland, MD 20746-4304 Outside the U.S.A., register with your National Authority. BATTERIES/PILES: LiSO 2 Replace after use or by date shown Replacer aprés usage ou par la date indiqué

A1-20-1158 Rev A Blue FCC ID B66-ACR-PLB100 Operation: 24 hrs at -40°C (-40°F) to +55°C (+130°F) Storage: -40°C (-40°F) to +70°C (+158°F) M/N PLB-100 Personal Locator Beacon 406 MHz UNLOCK ANTENNA AND POSITION UPRIGHT ÉLEVER L’ANTENNE ET PLACER DEBOUT TEST: Move switch to upright position and release. LED green, system O.K. ESSAI: Glisser le commutateur en position élevé et lacher. L’écran LCD s’allume en vert-fonctionne OPERATE: Lift switch up, slide right, push forward breaking tab. LED red, transmitting OPERATION: Soulevez le commutateur, glissez vers le droit, poussez en cassant le relâchement. L’écran LCD s’allume en rouge-émettre DO NOT OPEN, TAMPER, INCINERATE OR RECHARGE NE DOIT ÉTRE OUVERT, INCINÉRER OU RECHARGER All label illustrations ©ACR Electronics, Inc. ACR Electronics, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA WARNING: USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER. AVERTISSEMENT: UTILISER SEULEMENT DURANT LES SITUATIONS EXTREMEMENT GRAVE ET DANGEUREUX. “NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC”: DO NOT MOVE IF FOUND. REPORT THE POSITION TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES “AVIS AU PUBLIQUE”: NE PAS DÉPLACER SI RETROUVÉ. APELEZ LES AUTORITÉES EN INDIQUANTS LES COORDONNÉES Magnet safe distance 1 m (3.3 ft) Distance sûreté d ́aimant 1 m Safe compass distance 1 m (3.3 ft) Distance de sûreté compas 1 m

DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE 3/31/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. ENG Bill Cox 3/31/2003 APVD PLB-100 INTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS A 18560 Sheet 1 Appendix 5A Internal Photographs Type Acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 FCC ID: B66ACR-PLB-100 Class 1/Category 1 406MHz Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) Model PLB-100 NO PLB-100 A SIZE CODE IDENT Of 4 DRAWING NO REV ACR ELECTRONICS INC. CODE IDENT NO SHEET TEST PROCEDURE REV 18560 -2- Internal Photos A INTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS ACR ELECTRONICS INC. CODE IDENT NO SHEET TEST PROCEDURE REV 18560 -3- Internal Photos A ACR ELECTRONICS INC. CODE IDENT NO SHEET TEST PROCEDURE REV 18560 -4- Internal Photos A This Concludes the Internal Photographs.

DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE 5/5/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. ENG Bill Cox 5/5/2003 APVD PLB-100 Operational Description A 18560 Sheet 1 SIZE CODE IDENT NO Of 2 DRAWING NO PLB-100 REV A Appendix 2A OPERATIONAL DESRIPTION Type Acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 FCC ID: B66ACR-PLB-100 Class 1/Category 1 406MHz Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) Model PLB-100 ACR ELECTRONICS INC. CODE IDENT NO SHEET TEST PROCEDURE REV 18560 -2- Operational Description A Operational Description. (Refer to Schematics ACR Y1-01-0624, Y1-01-0644 and Y1-01-0629 Appendix 1) Activate the unit by unfolding the antenna from around the unit and move to a vertical position. Lift switch to the: ON” position by lifting up and sliding over then down to “ON” for activation. ON position is indicated on by a  (Bar) on face of the switch. The Beacon comes with a breakaway tab on the switch to keep from accidental turn on. Push Switch down to break tab in case of an emergency. Once activated the unit will beep and the RED LED will begin to flash one red flash approximately every 20 seconds. Unit will send Rescue Message approx every 50 seconds and will beep and flash the red LED after each message has been transmitted. The switch activation enables the Microprocessor and the beacon begins to transmit the 406 and 121.5MHz signals as per Cospas Sarsat T.001, RTCM Standard for PLB VER 1.1 76/2002 and PART 95 Subpart K of the FCC rules. The Beacon generates a unique phase modulated 406 MHz signal for transmission of the distress message. The 406 MHz carrier is frequency synthesized by a PLL, U5-0629. It is locked to an OCXO (U9-0636) to provide the high frequency stability required for the COSPAS-SARSAT system. The VCO is built around Q1-0636 in a common base configuration. The carrier is phase modulated through the phase lock loop filter of the PLL, U4-0635. U1-0644 and Q10-0644 then amplify the phase-modulated signal to provide 5W output signal that is radiated by the antenna creating emission 16K0G1D. The modulation for the 406 MHz signal passes through a one pole RC filter provided by R11-0636, R12-0636 and C16-0636. The purpose for this filter is to provide the rise and fall times (150 μs nominal) for the modulating data. This provides the necessary filtering of the 400 baud data rate to ensure that spectral mask requirements of PART 2 were met. The Beacon also has a 121.5 MHz homing signal. The 121.5 MHz is generated by a crystal (Y1- 0644) controlled oscillator (Q7-0644) for frequency stability of better than ± 50 PPM over the full operating temperature range. Q5-0644 and Q6-0644 amplify the carrier to provide a nominal power output of 50 mW that is radiated by the antenna. This signal is AM modulated by a microprocessor controlled switch interrupting the regulated supply voltage for Q5-0644. The Microprocessor modulates the carrier in an audio swept tone and controls the Morse P code in the homing signal creating emissions 3K20A3X and 2K00A2A. ` The modulation and other controls for the Beacon are generated by a microprocessor (U2-0629). This processor provides digital signals for both the 406 MHz and the 121.5 MHz modulations. Microprocessor (U1-0624) controls the LED’s, a buzzer, and other intrinsic timing functions. The PLB-100 contains a battery pack consisting of three “5/4 C” size cells of Lithium Sulfur Dioxide LiSO2 chemistry. The battery pack will have a 5-year replacement cycle. The enclosure is made of high impact, corrosion resistant, ultra violet resistant plastic that is in a high vis yellow color. Bill Cox

DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. DATE. ENG Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 APVD DATE. Cospas Sarsat PLB-100 A 18560 Cover Sheet DRAWING NO APPENDIX 6 REV A APPENDIX 6 COSPAS SARSAT TEST REPORT T.001/T.007 FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Type acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K

DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. DATE. ENG Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 APVD DATE. RTCM Test Report PLB-100 A 18560 Cover Sheet DRAWING NO APPENDIX 7 REV A APPENDIX 7 USCG Approved Lab Test Report to RTCM Specification 76-2002/SC110-STD Dated 3/17/1999 FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Type acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K

DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. DATE. ENG Bill Cox DATE. 4/9/2003 APVD DATE. RTCM Test Report PLB-100 A 18560 Cover Sheet DRAWING NO APPENDIX 8 REV A APPENDIX 8 USCG Approved Lab Test Report to RTCM Specification 76-2002/SC110-STD (Additional test report qualified the unit floating for Category 1) Dated 12/14/2002 FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Type acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K

DRAWN. Bill Cox DATE 3/31/2003 ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 CHECKED. ENG Bill Cox 3/31/2003 APVD PLB-100 FCC TYPE ACCEPTANCE 95.1402 PART K A 18560 Sheet 1 SIZE CODE IDENT NO Of 14 DRAWING NO PLB-100 REV B APPENDIX 12 FCC PART 95.1402 COMPLIANCE REPORT Special Requirements for 406MHz PLBs. and FCC PART 2 SUBPART K Type Approval Application Requirements 2.1033, 12 C ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Class 1/Category 1 406MHz Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) Model PLB-100 FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR 95.1402 Subpart K .......................................... 3 2.0 REQUIRIMENTS FOR PART 2.1033 TYPE 12C ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLIANCE MATRIX ................ 4 3.0 REQUIRIMENTS FOR PART 2.1041 TYPE ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLIANCE MATRIX ...... 6 4.0 QUICK INDEX FOR 2.1041 ....................................... 7 5.0 TABLE 1: ACTIVE ELEMENT LIST .............................. 8 6.0 RTCM ADDENDUM DATA "Morse P" 9-14 LIST OF APPENDICES .................. ..... ........... ...... ...... 3 FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 3 (ii) LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix 1 .............................Circuit Diagrams .............................................Y1-01-0624 ................................................ ........................................................................Y1-01-0629 ................................................ ........................................................................Y1-01-0644 Circuit Diagrams are submitted as Proprietary data pursuant to 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC rules with proprietary legend marked on the drawings. Appendix 2 .............................Instruction Manual Appendix 3 .............................Assembly Drawings ACR A3-06-1961 ............................................PLB Top Assy. ACR A3-06-1990 ............................................Battery Pack Assy. Appendix 4 .............................Label Drawings Appendix 5 .............................Photographs Appendix 6 .............................Independent Lab Test Report Cospas Sarsat T.001/.007 (US Army, EPG) Appendix 7 .............................Coast Guard approved Lab Test Report RTCM PAPER 76-2002/SC110- STD. (QC Metallurgical) 12/14/2000 Appendix 8 .............................Coast Guard approved Lab Test Report RTCM PAPER 76-2002/SC110- STD. (QC Metallurgical) 3/17/1999 Appendix 9............... .........Coast Guard RTCM testing approval and recommendation letter. Appendix 10 ...........................Approval Certificates: ................................................Cospas Sarsat .................................................C/S T.001, T.007 ................................................Canada.............................................................RSS 187 ................................................Australia ..........................................................ACA Radio STD No 1,1996 Appendix 11 ...........................RTCM VER 1.1 76/2002/SC110-STD Compliance matrix Appendix 12 ...........................FCC part 95.1402 and Part 2 compliance matrix (This Document) 1.0 Compliance Statement for 95.1402: As per 95.1400 This unit is intended for use to provide individuals in remote areas a means to alert others of an emergency situation and to aid search and rescue personal to locate those in distress, As per 95.1401 The ACR PLB-100 meets all the requirements for a G1D emission in the 406 to 406.1 MHz frequency range. As per 95.1402 This report and attached appendices contain the required information and relevant test data for Type Acceptance Approval for the PLB-100 under PART 95.1402 Subpart K of CFRs 47. The PLB-100 has met the entire RTCM recommended standard for a Class 1 Category 1 406 MHz PLB of Version 1.1 RTCM paper 76-2002/SC110-STD including the Addendum 23-2003/SC110-274 adding Morse P code to the homing beacon signal. In meeting all the specification on the above mentioned rules ACR request a type approval grant per the FCC rule 95.1402 and request a type approval grant stating such. FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 4 2.0 INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR TYPE ACCEPTANCE as per FCC 2.1033, 12C 1) Name of Applicant: ACR Electronics, Inc. (manufacturer) 5757 Ravenswood Road Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33312 2) Identification of Equipment: FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Model: PLB-100 Class 1 Temp Range Operating 1 -40
to +55
C Stowage -55
to +70
C Category 1 Unit Floats 3) Operation Instructions See Appendix 2 4) Type of Emissions: 406 MHz 16K0G1D 121.5 MHz (Swept Tone) 3K20A3X 121.5 MHz (Morse P) 2K00A2A 5) Frequency Range: 406.0-406.100 MHz ± .0005% 121.5 MHz ± .005% The 406MHz carrier is phase locked to a high stability oven controlled oscillator as required for the COSPAS-SARSAT system. The 121.5 MHz carrier is generated by a crystal controlled oscillator (Y1-01-0636, Q12-0636). 6) Range of Operating Power: 406 MHz - 5W ± 2dB 121.5 MHz - 25 mW -0, +6 dB 7) Maximum Output Power 406 MHz - 7.9 W 121.5 MHz - 99 mW 8) DC Voltages and Currents: 406 MHz - 8.2 V, 1.95 A @ U1-0644 121.5 MHz – 8.7 V, 13 mA @ Q5-0644 9) Tune up procedure for power range There is no tuning required for the 406 MHz 5 watt signal. For the 121.5 MHz output, the power output is peaked by tuning L9-0644. The antenna-matching network is tuned at 406 MHz by adjusting C8-0624 and L3-0624 and measuring the return loss into the antenna coupler network. The antenna matching network is tuned at 121.5 MHz by adjusting L4-0624 and L2-0624 and measuring the return loss into the antenna coupling network. 10) DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUITRY: (Refer to Schematics ACR Y1-01-0624, Y1-01-0644 and Y1-01-0629 Appendix 1) FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 5 The Beacon generates a phase modulated 406 MHz signal for transmission of the distress message. The 406 MHz carrier is frequency synthesized by a PLL, U5-0629. It is locked to an OCXO (U9-0636) to provide the high frequency stability required for t…

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