McMurdo has unveiled the next generation of its Fast Find range: the Fast Find 220.

Available from May 2012, the ground breaking Fast Find 220 satellite
PLB is a stylish and versatile 406 MHz GPS emergency beacon with GPS as
standard, that gives a typical positional accuracy of +/-62m. The 220 benefits from new contemporary styling, including retro reflective
detailing for improved visibility in low light, a six year battery
storage life and float pouch included as standard making it a must-have
safety device for anyone who spends time on the water for work or
leisure purposes. 

“Our Fast Find range of
PLBs have been instrumental in a
vast number of documented rescues world-wide,” said Ross Wilkinson, Global Sales Director of Orolia Ltd. “In 2010* alone 2338
people were rescued globally using information provided by the COSPAS
SARSAT system.

“We are excited to launch the new Fast Find 220,
representing the next generation of our PLB range, with styling and
usability enhancements as well as GPS as standard to offer even further
peace of mind to all safety conscious sailors.”

The Fast Find
220 is a powerful distress beacon that directly alerts the search and rescue authorities where no other forms of
communication are available using the 406 MHz search and rescue
satellite communication system COSPAS SARSAT*. As well as sending out a
distress signal by satellite the 220 also transmits a 121.5MHz homing
signal.

The new PLB is waterproof to 10 metres and able to operate in
temperatures as low as -20˚. Once activated, using a simple three-stage
activation, the 220 will transmit continuously for a minimum of 24 hours
at a powerful 5 watt output.

The beacon is small in size weighing
just 152g and measuring D34mm x W47mm x L106mm, and features a LED flash
light to assist with rescues at night or during limited visibility.

The
Fast Find 220 PLB has no subscription charges and is available from
£225 + VAT, €252 + TAX and $299 + TAX with a flotation pouch (plus lanyard
and universal carry pouch) included. For further information and a list
of stockists, visit www.fastfindplb.com.