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The McMurdo SmartFind E8 is a GMDSS 406 MHz Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) designed for maritime distress alerting and search-and-rescue operations. It transmits a distress signal on 406.040 MHz through the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system and provides a 121.5 MHz homing signal to assist rescue teams in locating the beacon.
The E8 is designed for commercial maritime use, with a rugged sealed construction, accidental-activation protection, high-intensity strobe.
| Parameter | SmartFind E8 Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | McMurdo / Orolia |
| Model | SmartFind E8 |
| Equipment Type | GMDSS 406 MHz EPIRB |
| Satellite System | Cospas-Sarsat |
| 406 MHz Frequency | 406.040 MHz ± 1 kHz |
| 406 MHz Output Power | 5 W nominal |
| 406 MHz Modulation | Phase, 16K0G1D |
| Homing Frequency | 121.5 MHz ± 3 kHz |
| Homing Output Power | 100 mW nominal |
| Homing Modulation | Swept-tone AM, 3K20A3X |
| GNSS | Not fitted on E8 |
| AIS | Not fitted |
| Strobe Light | 3 high-intensity LEDs |
| Strobe Flash Rate | 23 flashes/minute |
| Battery Type | Lithium iron disulphide |
| Operating Life | Minimum 48 hours |
| Battery In-Service Life | Typically 10 years |
| Operating Temperature | −20°C to +55°C |
| Storage Temperature | −30°C to +70°C |
| Automatic Release Depth | Maximum 4 m |
| EPIRB Weight | Approx. 710 g |
| EPIRB Dimensions | 423 × 104 × 103 mm, including antenna |
| Antenna Length | Approx. 206 mm |
| Manual Bracket Weight | Approx. 110 g |
| Float-Free Enclosure Weight | Approx. 1.075 kg |
| Application | Maritime GMDSS / Search and Rescue |
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