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What are the differences in EPIRB Categories?

April 26, 2017Categories differences EPIRB

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What are the differences in EPIRB Categories?

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A Category I EPIRB is one that is designed to be automatically activated when the beacon sinks to a certain depth (anywhere from 12 – 15 feet below the surface) or it can be manually activated. A Category II EPIRB is one that can only be activated manually.