Globalfix 406 News

U.S.-based ACR Electronics, Inc. hundred SATELLITE2 406 and GlobalFix ACR EPIRB models. the protection of the marine environment. Water Police will make the EPIRBs available to local citizens. Brisbane. be directed to agencies that include Water Police, Customs and Coast Watch.

Beginning in the 1950's when the company manufactured the first electronic flash unit for cameras that utilized photo flash batteries, ACR Electronics was well on its way to making a name for itself as a leading manufacturer of high-quality strobe lights for the marine and aviation industries. Through government projects, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company involved itself with the research and development of marine and aviation rescue and survival items, including EPIRBs, personal utility lights, marker lights, radios, SARTs and safety accessories — eventually evolving into a leading manufacturer of 406 MHz beacons and other marine GMDSS products.