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Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) provide a critical, independent layer of distress signaling beyond VHF radio or cellular phones, which may suffer from battery failure or signal limitations.2:57 Modern units like the Jotron Tron 60 AIS integrate GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite positioning to transmit precise coordinates.4:34 These devices feature Return Link Service (RLS), which provides visual confirmation via an LED indicator that the distress signal has been received by search and rescue authorities.5:01 The Tron 60 AIS also broadcasts an AIS distress signal to nearby vessels and includes an infrared strobe to assist aircraft equipped with thermal imaging cameras.6:36 For optimal performance, the antenna must remain vertical and unobstructed by hardtops or life raft canopies.7:02 Units should be mounted on the transom using a hydrostatic release unit to ensure they float free if the vessel sinks.8:21 The internal battery maintains transmission for 48 hours at temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius.6:14 Carrying redundant electronic signaling equipment increases the likelihood of a serious response from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre.3:24

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