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User's Manual global-3 EPIRB
1 Introduction
We are pleased, that you decided to purchase a navtec global-3 EPIRB. With the
navtec global-3 EPIRB you will have the certainty of receiving assistance as fast as
possible in case of an emergency and the guidance of Search and Rescue (SAR)
forces directly to the position indicated in your distress alert. We hope that you will
never have to use the activation switch. But we highly recommend, that you read this
manual carefully to ensure your own safety.
All abbreviations used in this manual, are explained on page 29.
The navtec EPIRB global-3 meets all internationally required standards, the technical
data 1 is listed on page 22 :
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IEC 61097-5,
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IEC 60945-3,
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ETSI 300 372,
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IEC 60 945,
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Reg.TP 321 ZV 018 (Germany) and
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Inmarsat-E SDM 2.0 (Inmarsat)
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The Wheelmark according to European Union Marine Equipment Directive (MED)
is approved by BSH / Hamburg, Germany (see page 26)
Allzeit gute Fahrt und immer eine "Handbreit Wasser unter dem Kiel" wünscht Ihnen
die Mannschaft der navtec GmbH.
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Modifications, due to technical advances, are reserved.
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