Home :: Registration & Coding :: PLB REGISTRATION
|
PLB REGISTRATION
|
PLB Registration
Each 406 MHz PLB contains a unique identification code that is transmitted to the satellite. The unique identification code relates in a database at Search and Rescue Centers to
Owner's Name, Address, Emergency Contact Phone Number
A new or a used 406 MHz beacon MUST be registered by law with local authorities (NOAA in the USA).
If a previously registered 406 MHz beacon is moved to a different owner, the PLB must be re-registered. The owner / operator of the beacon is responsible for registering or re-registering the PLB with the relevant Cospas/Sarsat point of contact according to the country code programmed into the PLB.
The online registration capability is a significant advantage to beacon owners.
Beacon owners now have the possibility to register or update their registration information online. Instead of faxing or mailing the registration forms. However, it is important to note, however, that the registration is valid for only two years and re-registering the beacon every two years is mandatory to maintain up-to-date records on the contact information.
Important: NOAA's beacon registration database only accepts registration applications to include the country codes of: Alaska (303), Hawaii (338), Puerto Rico (358), US Virgin Islands (379), Northern Marianas Islands (536), American Samoa (559), and the contiguous United States (366, 367, 368, & 369). If a beacon is not coded for these areas, it cannot be registered with NOAA.
For other countries, please go to the
International 406MHz Beacon Registration Database at www.406registration.com
Each 406 MHz PLB contains a unique identification code that is transmitted to the satellite. The unique identification code relates in a database at Search and Rescue Centers to
Owner's Name, Address, Emergency Contact Phone Number
A new or a used 406 MHz beacon MUST be registered by law with local authorities (NOAA in the USA).
If a previously registered 406 MHz beacon is moved to a different owner, the PLB must be re-registered. The owner / operator of the beacon is responsible for registering or re-registering the PLB with the relevant Cospas/Sarsat point of contact according to the country code programmed into the PLB.
The online registration capability is a significant advantage to beacon owners.
Beacon owners now have the possibility to register or update their registration information online. Instead of faxing or mailing the registration forms. However, it is important to note, however, that the registration is valid for only two years and re-registering the beacon every two years is mandatory to maintain up-to-date records on the contact information.
Important: NOAA's beacon registration database only accepts registration applications to include the country codes of: Alaska (303), Hawaii (338), Puerto Rico (358), US Virgin Islands (379), Northern Marianas Islands (536), American Samoa (559), and the contiguous United States (366, 367, 368, & 369). If a beacon is not coded for these areas, it cannot be registered with NOAA.
PLB REGISTRATION FORMS 
| United States of America |
| Australia |
| Bermuda |
| Canada |
| New Zealand |
For other countries, please go to the
International 406MHz Beacon Registration Database at www.406registration.com