{"product_id":"ocean-signal-rescueme-epirb2-pro-cat-i-w-rls-nfc-702s-04218","title":"Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB2 Pro Cat I w\/RLS \u0026 NFC","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #0B2240;background:#F5F1E8;padding:16px;border-radius:6px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0B2240;margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eImportant: Register Your Beacon Before You Head Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eThis is a 406 MHz emergency beacon. U.S. federal regulations require it to be registered with NOAA before use — and it is \u003cstrong\u003efree\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eRegister online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beaconregistration.noaa.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebeaconregistration.noaa.gov\u003c\/a\u003e (fastest method). Registration links your beacon's unique ID to you, your vessel, and your emergency contacts, so the Coast Guard and search-and-rescue teams can respond faster if it is ever activated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-style:italic;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eRegistration is the owner's responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB2 Pro Cat I combines 406 MHz distress signaling, multi-constellation GNSS positioning, Return Link Service (RLS) confirmation, and Near Field Communication (NFC) smartphone connectivity into a compact, float-free Category I housing suited to both recreational and commercial vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNFC Smartphone Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolding a smartphone near the beacon automatically launches the Ocean Signal Product App via NFC and surfaces key operational data: current battery level, number of self-tests completed, number of GNSS tests completed, and total beacon activation time where applicable. Each individual self-test and GNSS test log is also accessible, with GNSS test records including a map of the test location, date and time, time-to-fix, satellite count used for the fix, and fix accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCospas-Sarsat Global Coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating across the Cospas-Sarsat satellite network, the EPIRB2 Pro transmits a 406 MHz distress signal from anywhere on the globe. The transmission carries GNSS-derived coordinates accurate to within 100 meters, giving search-and-rescue teams precise location data immediately upon alert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn Link Service (RLS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRLS uses the Galileo satellite network to send a confirmation signal back to the activated beacon, verifying that the distress message has been received and the beacon's position has been detected. Acknowledgment is indicated by a distinct flashing blue light on the unit, providing critical reassurance during an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-Release Float-Free Bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included Category I auto-release bracket is hydrostatic-release equipped, allowing the EPIRB2 Pro to float free and activate automatically if the vessel sinks — no manual intervention required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCategory: Cat I (auto-release float-free)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistress frequency: 406 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHoming signal: 121.5 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGNSS systems: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGNSS position accuracy: within 100 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReturn Link Service (RLS): Yes — Galileo-based distress acknowledgment with blue LED confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNFC connectivity: Yes — compatible with Ocean Signal Product App\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApp data accessible via NFC: battery life, self-test count, GNSS test count, activation time, per-test logs including location map, date\/time, time-to-fix, satellite count, and fix accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBracket: Auto-release float-free bracket included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSatellite network: Cospas-Sarsat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplications: Recreational and commercial vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVendor: Ocean Signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ocean Signal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54284492669203,"sku":"702S-04218","price":819.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/9718\/3507\/files\/702S-04218_1.jpg?v=1781386306","url":"https:\/\/www.elliottstackleandrigging.com\/products\/ocean-signal-rescueme-epirb2-pro-cat-i-w-rls-nfc-702s-04218","provider":"Elliott's Tackle \u0026 Rigging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}