PACIFIC POWERBOAT _ ELECTRONICS
LUSTY & BLUNDELL ANNOUNCE NEW RESCUEMEPLB3 A real safety game-changer.
GARMIN EXPANDS XHD3 SERIES New magnetron dome radars offer premium features.
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ble to send its distress message both globally (via satellite) and locally (through AIS) Ocean Signalâs new rescueME PLB3 personal locator beacon gives those in trouble the best possible chance of a quick, effective rescue. A worldâs first Personal Locator Beacon to include advanced, practical, life-saving features such as Automatic Identification System (AIS) functionality, Return Link Service (RLS) technology and Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities, the PLB3 is a true game changer. A significant step forward in the evolution of PLBs, PLB3 merges traditional 406 MHz Cospas Sarsat satellite distress signals and 121.5 MHz local homing signals with a simultaneous AIS VHF alert, ensuring any nearby vessel with AIS also immediately receives the distress signal (the alert appears on their onboard display, making it easy for them to quickly navigate directly to the activated PLB3). Its NFC capability makes the PLB3 the worldâs first smartphone-connected PLB and its comforting RLS feature reassures users that their distress message has been received and their location detected by worldwide Search and Rescue personnel. The PLB3 is designed to be able to fit within a lifejacket and, in the case of an inflatable lifejacket, to activate automatically when the lifejacket inflates. Thanks to its integral webbing clip, it can also be attached to a standard lifejacket or an appropriately sized belt. Like all Ocean Signal rescueME personal locator beacons, the small, lightweight PLB3 comes complete with a free Ocean Signal Beacon app (for IOS and Android), a strobe and infrared strobe light, 5-year battery life and over 24 hours of operational life.
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ne of the worldâs most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the addition of two radars to the magnetron lineup, the GMR xHD3/HD3 dome radar series. These new radars provide high-definition imaging and the latest platform technology to give boaters, sailors and anglers extra peace of mind on the water. Now available in an 18â or 24â model, the xHD3 dome radar series adds new premium features for maximum clarity and awareness on the water. Scan Averaging â a first for Garmin magnetron dome radar â to help filter sea clutter and interference, delivering a clearer display. Target Size optimizes on-screen object shapes at all range scales through pulse expansion and angular processing. True Echo Trails shows a historical âtrailâ of boats on the water, removing relative motion influence to help quickly identify moving targets and potential collision threats. Rotation Speed up to 60 rpm to improve the redraw rate for faster target updates on a multifunction display (MFD). âWeâre excited to offer our xHD3 dome radar series as a highperformance option for a wider range of vessels, continuing our pursuit to provide mariners with the most innovative technology available on the water today. Garminâs new magnetron radars deliver a high-definition picture of weather, obstacle and traffic detection, giving mariners superior clarity and detail for added peace of mind every time they leave the dock.â âDan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales
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