Datum Marker Buoy (DMB)

Product Information

The Datum Marker Buoy is a battery powered search and rescue transmitter designed for deployment at sea from either a surface ship, fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter. The buoy utilizes a water brake system that allows deployment in water as shallow as 15 ft.

Features

• Automatic activation
• No scheduled maintenance
• Hand deployable from aircraft or surface vessels
• May be tethered
• May be stored up to 10 years without batteries

Specifications

• Waterproof: 30 feet
• Transmitter range: 25,000 sq. miles (typical)
• Air drop speed: up to 200 knots
• Air drop altitude: 200 to 500 feet
• Operating life: up to 48 hours
• Power source: 5 alkaline “D” cells
• Antenna: vertically polarized, ¼ wave
• Dimensions: 6 in x 6 in x 26 in
• Weight: 4.5 lbs

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