RG6-MBT-040600Personal Locator Beacon

MicroPLB TM MINIATURE SARSAT PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON (PLB) MODEL MBT-040600 OWNERS MANUAL Microwave Monolithics Incorporated 2263 Ward Ave Simi Valley, CA 93065 Tel: (805) 584-6642 FAX: (805) 584-9594 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 2) Emergency Operating Instructions (Activation)............................................................2 2.1) To activate the MicroPLB TM without GPS receiver: ..........................................2 2.2) To activate the MicroPLB TM with External GPS receiver:.................................4 2.3) To activate the MicroPLB TM with ......................................................................6 Attached/Internal GPS receiver: ................................................................................6 3) Deactivation ..........................................................................................................8 4) Self-Test Instructions ..................................................................................................10 5) Storage and Maintenance ............................................................................................11 6) Service and Repair ......................................................................................................11 7) Warranty......................................................................................................................12 8) Mandatory 406 MHz PLB Registration ......................................................................13 Appendix A) COSPAS-SARSAT * System ** ...................................................................14 Appendix B) MicroPLB TM Specifications .......................................................................18 C/S Designation Summary for the MicroPLB TM , Model No. MBT-040600.......................18 Type Summary for the MicroPLB TM ...........................................................................18 C/S Designations MBT-040600, MBT-040600-48 .....................................................19 C/S Designations MBT-040600A, MBT-040600A-48................................................20 C/S Designations MBT-040600B, MBT-040600B-48 ................................................21 C/S Designations MBT-040600C, MBT-040600C-48 ................................................22 C/S Designations MBT-040600D, MBT-040600D-48................................................23 C/S Designations MBT-040600E, MBT-040600E-48.................................................24 You Must REGISTER YOUR PLB -- See Section 8 © 2003 Use the MicroPLB TM only during situations of grave and imminent danger. Operation under any other circumstances may lead to sanctions and/or penalties. Under federal law, 14USC88, knowingly and willfully transmitting a hoax distress call is a felony. It is punishable by up to six years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and restitution to the rescue agency for all costs incurred responding to the distress. 1 1) Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a MicroPLB TM , the most advanced Personal Locator Beacon available. The MicroPLB TM is a COSPAS/SARSAT * transmitter which, when activated, transmits an internationally recognized 406 MHz distress signal containing your unique ID code to a constellation of internationally funded and operated satellite receivers which monitor this emergency frequency band. Your need for assistance, your location anywhere on earth (often accurate to within one kilometer over all terrain as well as at sea), and your PLB's unique ID code are automatically deciphered and forwarded to appropriate rescue organizations via well established international procedures. This proven, fully operational, all weather SARSAT system operates world wide 24 hours a day. It is operated and maintained by an international consortium, and the ground stations and notification network are Government funded and operated without the assessment of user fees. Rescue personnel are guided directly to the emergency location by the specified position and, optionally, by a separate 121.5 MHz homing signal transmitted by the beacon. With a MicroPLB TM equipped with a GPS option, a single half second burst provides nearly exact position information (accurate to about a few meters) to rescue personnel, and if you are moving or drifting at sea, your transmitted position information is updated every 20 minutes as documented by the COSPAS/SARSAT specifications. The MicroPLB TM could thus be a life-saver for individuals engaged in activities such as hiking, hunting, mountain climbing, boating, flying, cross country skiing, etc., where even a simple accident may rapidly lead to dangerous and/or life threatening situations unless help is provided in a timely fashion. The MicroPLB TM is truly a pocket sized unit. Due to its advanced NASA supported transmitter technology, it is the ONLY PLB to use a safe lithium battery approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation for carriage via all commercial transportation, including commercial passenger aircraft. The MicroPLB TM is safe, easy to carry, and can go with you wherever you go. In the unfortunate event that rescue help is needed, it is easily activated and could save your life. Simply remove the cover, which automatically deploys the antenna, and pull out the activator plug. These actions can even be performed by injured individuals wearing gloves in the dark. The COSPAS/SARSAT system is described in more detail in Appendix A, and detailed Specifications for the MicroPLB TM are provided in Appendix B. This manual describes operation and maintenance of the MicroPLB TM . Section 2 describes emergency operation procedures for the MicroPLB TM , Sections 3 and 4 describe deactivation and self-test respectively, while storage, maintenance, and repair, warranty, and Mandatory Registration are discussed thereafter. *SARSAT: Search …

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Section A8.0 - SPURIOUS EMISSIONS Plots for A8.0 for 406MHz Beacon included in A10_OP_DATA Plots for A8.0 for 121.5MHz Beacon included A12_ELT

Section A11.0 - BUOYANCY The MBT-040600 / MBT-040600-GS is a Category II device and not subject to the Buoyancy Test.

FCC ID: RG6-MBT-040600 MFA p0370002, d0370013 121.5MHz AUXILLARY RADIO-LOCATION DEVICE TRANSMITTER TEST for Models: MBT-040600 & MBT-040600-GP pursuant to FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rule Part(s) 95K, 95.1402(b) DATE OF REPORT: July 14 th , 2003 ON THE BEHALF OF THE APPLICANT: Micro-Monolithics Inc. AT THE REQUEST OF: P.O. 83276 Microwave Monolithics Inc. 2263 Ward Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065 Attention of: Daniel Siu – Project Manager Cathy Nolan - Buyer SUPERVISED BY: David E. Lee. Director of Test FCC ID: RG6-MBT-040600 MFA p0370002, d0370013 PAGE NO. 2 of 17. Required information per ISO/IEC Guide 25-1990, paragraph 13.2: a) TEST REPORT b) Laboratory: (FCC: 31040/SIT) (Canada: IC 2044) M. Flom Associates, Inc. 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, AZ 85225 c) Report Number: d) Client: Microwave Monolithics Inc. 2263 Ward Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065 e) Identification: MBT-040600 (standard and extended case) EUT Description: PLB f) EUT Condition: Not required unless specified in individual tests. g) Report Date: July 14 th , 2003 EUT Received: July 7 th , 2003 h, j, k): As indicated in individual tests. i) Sampling method: No sampling procedure used. l) Uncertainty: In accordance with MFA internal quality manual. m) Supervised by: David E. Lee Director of Test n) Results: The results presented in this report relate only to the item tested. o) Reproduction: This report must not be reproduced, except in full, without written permission from this laboratory. FCC ID: RG6-MBT-040600 MFA p0370002, d0370013 PAGE NO. 3 of 17. LIST OF GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS, VOLUME II, PART 2 AND TO Part 95K, 95.1402(b) Sub-part 2.1033 (c)(1): NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Microwave Monolithics Inc. 2263 Ward Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065 MANUFACTURER: Applicant (c)(2): FCC ID: RG6-MBT-040600 MODEL NO: MBT-040600 (standard case) MBT-040600-GP (extended case) (c)(3): INSTRUCTION MANUAL(S): PLEASE SEE ATTACHED EXHIBITS (c)(4): TYPE OF EMISSION: 3K20A3E (c)(5): FREQUENCY RANGE, MHz: 121.500 (c)(6): POWER RATING, Watts: 0.100 [25mW, -0dB, +6dB) Switchable Variable x N/A (c)(7): MAXIMUM POWER RATING, Watts: 300 DUT RESULTS: Passes x Fails FCC ID: RG6-MBT-040600 MFA p0370002, d0370013 PAGE NO. 4 of 17. M. Flom Associates, Inc. is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Association (A2LA) as shown in the scope below. "This laboratory is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and the results shown in this report have been determined in accordance with the laboratory's terms of accreditation unless stated otherwise in the report." Should this report contain any data for tests for which we are not accredited, or which have been undertaken by a subcontractor that is not A2LA accredited, such data would not covered by this laboratory's A2LA accreditation. FCC ID: RG6-MBT-040600 MFA p0370002, d0370013 PAGE NO. 5 of 17. Sub-part 2.1033(c)(14): TEST AND MEASUREMENT DATA All tests and measurement data shown were performed in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations, Volume II; Part 2, Sub-part J, Sections 2.947, 2.1033(c), 2.1041, 2.1046, 2.1047, 2.1079, 2.1051, 2.1053, 2.1055, 2.1057 and the following individual Parts: 21 – Domestic Public Fixed Radio Services 22 – Public Mobile Services 22 Subpart H - Cellular Radiotelephone Service 22.901(d) - Alternative technologies and auxiliary services 23 – International Fixed Public Radiocommunication services 24 – Personal Communications Services 74 Subpart H - Low Power Auxiliary Stations 80 – Stations in the Maritime Services 80 Subpart E - General Technical Standards 80 Subpart F - Equipment Authorization for Compulsory Ships 80 Subpart K - Private Coast Stations and Marine Utility Stations 80 Subpart S - Compulsory Radiotelephone Installations for Small Passenger Boats 80 Subpart T - Radiotelephone Installation Required for Vessels on the Great Lakes 80 Subpart U - Radiotelephone Installations Required by the Bridge-to-Bridge Act 80 Subpart V - Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRB'S) 80 Subpart W - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) 80 Subpart X - Voluntary Radio Installations 87 – Aviation Services 90 – Private Land Mobile Radio Services 94 – Private Operational-Fixed Microwave Service 95 Subpart A - General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) 95 Subpart C - Radio Control (R/C) Radio Service 95 Subpart D - Citizens Band (CB) Radio Service 95 Subpart E - Family Radio Service 95 Subpart F - Interactive Video and Data Service (IVDS) x 95 Subpart K – Personal Locator Beacon 97 - Amateur Radio Service 101 – Fixed Microwave Services FCC ID: RG6-MBT-040600 MFA p0370002, d0370013 PAGE NO. 6 of 17. STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS and ENGINEERING PRACTICES Except as noted herein, the following conditions and procedures were observed during the testing: In accordance with ANSI C63.4-1992/2000 Draft, section 6.1.9, and unless otherwise indicated in the specific measurement results, the ambient temperature of the actual EUT was maintained within the range of 10° to 40°C (50° to 104 °F) unless the particular equipment requirements specify testing over a different temperature range. Also, unless otherwise indicated, the humidity levels were in the range of 10% to 90% relative humidity. Measurement results, unless otherwise noted, were worst-case measurements. In all screen room tests both units were tested. Where the results differed the worst case was chosen for the report. The battery is sealed within the unit and not accessible by the user. Unit ID 00798 was pre-conditioned with 20-hour continuous transmission to discharge the battery for the radiated measurements test. Reference Documents; A) RTCM Paper 76-2002/SC-110-STD, A12.0 B) 47CFR Section 95.1402(b) C) 14CFR Section 91.207 The applicant presented two units for test. Unit assigned MFA ID 00798 was a MBT-040600 (standard case) Unit assigned MFA ID 00799 was a MBT-040600-GP (extended case)…

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