SA50 SART

Make sure you are visible to your rescuers radar
The Simrad SA50 SART - Search and Rescue Transponder - enables any rescue vessel or aircraft fitted with radar to locate and steer to your position, dramatically increasing your chance of rescue should the unthinkable happen. As the smallest and lightest SART available today, the Simrad SA50 can be easily stowed, making it ideal for yachts and powerboats where space may be at a premium.

If you need to call your SA50 into action it is easy to prepare for use and can be activated in seconds to ensure your position is attainable as soon as possible. Once transmitting, the Simrad SA50 has an operating time of eight hours, and 96 hours on standby. The sophisticated battery is classified as non-hazardous and has a shelf-life of five years. A self test feature also ensures the integrity of the SA50 so you can be confident that it is ready to go with a moments notice and the minimum of hassle.

SART Explained
Once the SA50 is activated and subsequently interrogated by an X-Band radar it continues to emit twelve pulses, which are shown on the radar screen as blips. The nearest of these blips provide your potential rescuers with not only your bearing but also your range. With this information you can be found quickly and safely, in all weather conditions, day or night.