A reminder that 121.5 MHz distress beacons are no longer detected by satellite
The attached media release refers to an incident that involved a Darwin boatie who was lucky to be rescued after using an obsolete 121.5 MHz distress beacon, which are no longer detected by satellite.
This is a timely reminder that 121.5 MHz distress beacons are no longer licenced for use and therefore MUST be replaced with a 406 MHz distress beacon as soon as possible.
For more information on distress beacons or to update your registration details including emergency contacts, please visit the AMSA beacons website.
AMSA Media Release: Darwin man lucky to be rescued after using obsolete beacon