International Cospas-Sarsat Programme

Beacon Registration

Questions and answers about beacon registration in the International Beacon Registration Database (IBRD) at http://www.406registration.com

Title Filter     Display # 5101520253050100All # Article Title Hits 1 What is a Hex ID, and where can I find mine? 13017 2 How can I register my 406 MHz EPIRB, ELT or PLB? 9917 3 How do I find my beacon type approval certificate (TAC) number? 8194 4 How do I contact you if I have further questions? 8134 5 How can I determine the country code of my beacon? 7595 6 What does INMARSAT mean? 7250 7 What’s a Radio Call Sign? 6845 8 What do I add as “Additional Data”? 6627 9 Who should register a 406 MHz emergency beacon? 6345 10 Who should I list as an emergency point of contact on my 406 MHz emergency beacon registration form? 5903 11 How do I find my beacon model number? 5662 12 Does Cospas-Sarsat send Proof-of-Registration decals and confirmation reports? 5582 13 What information do I need before I can complete the online registration of my beacon? 5350 14 What do I do if I lend my emergency beacon to someone? 5184 15 How do I change registration information if I purchased a beacon from someone else? 5166 16 How can I retrieve a forgotten password? 5153 17 When do I receive a confirmation request for my beacon registration? 5110 18 Why do I have to renew my registration every two years? 4991 19 How long is my registration information valid in the International 406 MHz Beacon Registration Database? 4796 20 Why does the web-based registration system take me to the “LOG IN” page when I hit “SUBMIT”? 4710 21 What should I do if I sell my beacon? 4657 22 To whom is my 406 MHz emergency beacon registration information released? 4631 23 Does Cospas-Sarsat accept registrations by mail or email? 4596 24 How do I update my beacon registration information? 4558 25 Do I receive a request for confirmation after I’ve flagged my registration as “OUT OF SERVICE” or another special status? 4537 26 Why can’t I delete my record? 4382 27 Will my record be deleted? 4185 28 Where can I register my SSAS beacon? 4165 29 What can I do if I have a 406 MHz emergency beacon coded for a country that does not maintain a 406 MHz emergency beacon registration database? 3038