Radio License In Usa; Maintenance Policy; Battery Warning; Warranty - Kannad Auto Manuel Utilisateur

8.2. Registring in USA
A pre-printed form with your's EPIRB identify is supplied with your beacon. Complete details of your vessel and
provide some contact numbers. When you have complete the form, you can choose to fax or mail it at:
E/SP3, RM 3320, FB-4,NOAA/NESDIS, 5200 Auth Rd. Suitland, MD 20746-4304
Registration is also available online at: www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov
It is usual to receive confirmation when you register. In the USA you will also receive a "Decal" sticker which you
must fit the EPIRB itself on the "FIT DECAL HERE" caption.
Not having a Decal is an offence. Failure to register leads to monetary forefeit.

8.3. Radio License in USA

As radio transmitter, an EPIRB must be added to your radio license. If you have been allocated a radio call sign, then
you already have a radio license for your VHF or MF radio. You should update your license to include your EPIRB.
For further details see your license or fill a FCC Form 605 which is used to apply for a vessel's Ship Station License.
This form, with the applicable filling fees, should be submitted to:
Form 605 is available on:
8.4. Registring in Canada
To be effective, a 406 MHz EPIRB must be registered with the Canadian Beacon Registry. Registration information
is available at: http://www.nss.gc.ca/site/cospas-sarsat/emergencyBeacon_e.asp
8.5. Radio License in Canada
Industry Canada has exempted Canadian vessels that are not operated in the territorial waters of another country
from the requirement for a station licence. For more information, please refer to:
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/insmt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf01775e.html

9. MAINTENANCE POLICY

Self test
• Every month by the user (see
Battery expiration date: 6 years from date of manufacture
Battery replacement:
• SOLAS Vessels: every 5 years (IMO MSC/Circ. 1039) or according to national regulation.
• Non SOLAS Vessels: before expiration date marked on beacon.
• Should the beacon be used for more than 30 minutes or for any reasons other than testing, the battery pack
must be changed.
Important: The replacement of the battery pack must be performed by an authorized MARTEC SERPE-IESM
agent who will dispose of it and will only use factory replacement pack supplied by MARTEC SERPE-IESM.
MARTEC Serpe-Iesm declines reponsibility and warranty fails should other pack be installed.
Automatic release system replacement: every 2 years.
Periodic control SOLAS Vessels:
• Shore-based maintenance: every 5 years, according to IMO MSC/Circ.1039 or according to national
regulation.
• On-board annual testing: every year according to IMO MSC/Circ.1040 or according to national regulation.
Periodic control Non SOLAS Vessels: At each battery replacement.
See page 50.

10.BATTERY WARNING

• DO NOT OPEN THE BEACON
• DO NOT CHANGE THE BATTERY
• DO NOT THROW IN FIRE
• DO NOT EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURE OVER 90°C
• DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT
Batteries included in these beacons are non-hazardous for transport regulations.

11.WARRANTY

See page 52.
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USA SARSAT Beacon Registration
Tel 888 212 7283 Fax 301 568 8649
Federal Communications Commission
Marine Ship Service P.O. Box 358275 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5275
Tel: 888 225 5322
http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/
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