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Instruction Manual

Please read the entire contents of this

booklet and follow all instructions.

PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON

Introduction

Quick Reference Cards

Mission

Warranty ...................................................................... 1

The TracMe Story and Why it Works............................ 2

How TracMe Works..................................................... 4

Why Just One Use?...................................................... 5

Basic Care of Your TracMe PLB..................................... 5

Disclaimer (the Legalese).............................................. 5

The Do’s and Don’ts.................................................. 6,7

General Specifications and Approvals...........................7

How to Activate Your TracMe ...................................... 8

Alternatives after You Activate Your TracMe................10

Incorrect Activation..................................................... 12

A Guide to TracMe’s Features..................................... 14

TracMe Security Seal/Replacement Date......................15

Self

Test

Procedures.....................................................16

Closing the Gap Between Lost and Found..................18

Toll Free 1.300.TracMe (Australia)

Office +61 3 9310 4435 (Australia)

Fax +61 3 9338 9935 (Australia)

Toll Free 877 4 PLB USA (US Customer Service)

Toll Free 877 5 TracMe (US SAR Technical Assistance)

Office 425.485.7625 (US)

www.TracMe.com

TracMe™Beacons

Pty

Ltd

(Headquarters)

32-34 Parer Road

Airport West, Victoria Australia 3042

TracMe™North

America

Sales

and Operations

1100 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 100

Seattle, Washington 98109 USA

International/US Patents Pending/Patented in Canada

Patent No. PCT/AU2004/001614

Third Edition June 2007, Model TPLB-1

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TTrraaccMMee

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The Guide to Your

TracMeTM Personal Locator Beacon

First of all...

Thank you for buying a TracMe Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

and taking the time to read this instruction booklet.

TracMe is the smallest and lightest Personal Locator Beacon

available today. Through technology, innovation, and low cost,

TracMe offers a lighter-weight and more affordable alternative

in most situations to units such as a 406 MHz satellite PLB (see

page 2 for further details), and an increased level of safety to all

outdoor enthusiasts whether on land, sea or in the air. Using a

TracMe only changes one important thing: you are easier to find.

It’s still important to carry your10 essentials (TracMe is your 11th

essential), know where to navigate, leave behind

information about your trip, and when you expect to return.

For your recycled convenience...

Take a look at the back of the plastic packaging. We’ve already

recycled it for you into three information cards you create when

separating the insert card:

1. AA

QQuuiicckk

RReeffeerreennccee

CCaarrdd- a shorter version of this book.

2. AA

DDaasshhbbooaarrdd

CCaarrdd- in case you are lost and your car is the

last one at the trailhead, it will help rescuers to know that you

have a TracMe so they can find you faster.

3. AA

LLeeaavvee-BBeehhiinndd

CCaarrdd- jot down some information about your

trip and the local law enforcement office phone contact where

you will be hiking or adventuring. If you do become lost, your

family, friend, roommate or spouse will appreciate what

you’ve left behind, as will your rescuers.

Our Mission...

TracMe develops innovative technology that will help find you

faster.

Our Warranty...

1. If your TracMe fails a Self Test within the first 12 months after

purchase, logon to www.TracMe.com/FAQ/Warranty for

return/replacement instructions.

2. After you purchase your TracMe, be sure to fill in your

Warranty information online at www.TracMe.com/ContactUs

so we can keep in touch with you about product updates.

Don’t forget your 11th Essential 1

The TracMe Personal Locator Beacon (TracMe) is a

low-powered audio response, Personal Locator Beacon

(PLB) designed for use in locating lost or distressed

people while participating in general outdoor activities.

The TracMe

system

designed

affordable

alternative

most

situations

but

not

replacement

to units such as a 406 MHz satellite-based personal

locator beacon system. It is designed for general outdoor

activities.

However, in some situations, you are required by law to

carry a satellite PLB. For general activities not requiring a

satellite PLB, the TracMe is a much better choice because it

is affordable, lightweight, and avoids major problems if

inadvertently activated. TracMe

not

satellite

PLB.

The TracMe system relies on the person being

reported as missing before a search is instigated,

thereby minimizing the possibility of a false alarm.

It is also compatible with common frequencies used in

more than 100 million trail radios around the world

(FRS/GMRS Ch1 - USA, PMR Ch8 - Europe, UHF CB Ch5 -

Australia). It relies on you leaving information about your

trip and your expected return time. Once you have been

reported as missing, searchers can efficiently home in on

the signal from the activated TracMe and provide you

with assistance as soon as possible.

Satellite PLBs are expensive. Due to the high cost of

operating and following up false alarms on the satellite

PLB system, and the high cost of the units themselves,

the satellite PLB system is not generally suitable for use

by the general public. With the satellite PLB system,

all activations are automatically registered and processed

by a central office and must be followed up. This is an

expensive process, and with up to 97% of activations

resulting in false alarms, a lot of search and rescue

resources are wasted.

Accidents and abuse are expensive. In some areas,

it is an offense to activate a satellite PLB inappropriately

or by accident. This is punishable by a fine or jail term.

This makes them unsuitable -- particularly for use by

children and the elderly.

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The TracMe Story and Why it Works

Don’t forget your 11th Essential 3

When activated,your TracMe transmits a radio signal

with an audio message "Help…Emergency" which

can be understood and interpreted as a distress message

by anyone listening to that radio channel within range.

This message repeats for up to 7 days approximately

every 15 seconds.

Common technology and no special equipment

makes it easier for rescuers to find a TracMe.

After the TracMe has been activated, searchers can

efficiently home in on the signal from the activated

TracMe without the need for any specialized direction

finding equipment other than a TracMe antenna and

a UHF radio receiver with a Received Signal Strength

Indicator (RSSI). Many of the newer UHF CB radios,

scanners and FRS/GMRS radios have this type of

indicator as standard.

Land and Air Search Capabilities. A light plane can

also be used to initially speed up the location of the

activated TracMe. From the air, the signal from an

activated TracMe can be picked up from approximately

8kms (5 miles) away, even with poor visibility or with

dense ground cover. With specialist equipment this can

be as far as 20 miles (30kms). From this, the position of

the activated TracMe can be narrowed down to an area

approx 1 km (1/2 mile) radius. This information is then

passed on to a ground crew who can complete the

search and rescue operation.

TracMe.com has detailed Search and Rescue instructions.

The TracMe team continues to refine and improve the

beacon’s design, and conducts workshops for search

and rescue personnel as well as providing them with

periodic updates, free loan equipment to practice search

techniques as well as other information.

For more information, you can always login to

www.TracMe.com or contact:

Toll Free 877 4 PLB USA (US Customer Service)

Toll Free 877 5 TracMe (SAR Technical Assistance)

Toll Free 1.300.TracMe (Australia)

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How TracMe Works

A TracMe beacon is a simple yet unique device which

lasts longer than other beacons available. Its battery,

when not activated, lasts approximately 10 years,

and its signal, once activated, lasts for up to 7 days.

You only need to use it once for it to do its job.

The TracMe comes in a storage case. Remove it and

wear it when you cycle, hike, paddle, ski or adventure

on land, air or water. It should be within reach of either

hand and needs only one hand to activate. Always wear

your TracMe with the lanyard.

To activate the TracMe, pull the yellow bottom of the

beacon’s outer case. The bottom pulls out from the upper

blue case. Then it begins to transmit a message “BEEP,

Help...Emergency” with a female voice that repeats

continuously approximately every 15 seconds.

This message signal lasts for up to 7 days or until the

TracMe is deactivated.

TracMe’s advantage is that its signal is received by signal

compatible trail radios (FRS/GMRS Ch1 - USA, PMR Ch8 -

Europe, UHF CB Ch5 - Australia). This technology is

commonly used by search and rescue agencies. There are

about 100 million trail radios in use throughout the world

as of January 2007. Your TracMe is set to work with your

local frequency and will be compatible with local rescuers.

When the search and rescue is complete, the beacon can be

deactivated using these steps:

1. Press and hold the TEST button until the status indicator lights.

2. Release the TEST button before the indicator goes off.

3. Wait for the indicator to come on again and then press and

release the TEST button momentarily.

4. Successful deactivation is signalled by the indicator flashing:

red, green, red, green,…until the battery is exhausted.

The TracMe is now deactivated, and will run without transmitting

any signal until the battery is exhausted. The TracMe cannot be

re-activated as it is designed to be used only once. DDiissppoossee

pprrooppeerrllyy..

If the TEST button is jammed or broken, cut or break off

the antenna from the TracMe and place the unit into a sealed

metal container for disposal. The unit will then operate normally

until the battery is exhausted. DO NOT crush or attempt to destroy

the TracMe to deactivate since it contains a Lithium battery.

Why just one use?

There is a method to the madness from Down Under:

with a TracMe you won’t abuse the privilege of your

rescue and all the resources surrounding it.

We believe in personal responsibility, map reading, and

good outdoor skills.

Once activated, the TracMe beacon cannot be reused.

It must then be deactivated, discarded and replaced

with a new unit. We will replace your TracMe free of

charge if you use it when hurt or lost to activate an

official search and rescue. See the last page of this

book for details.

Basic care of your TracMe PLB...

Keep your TracMe away from extreme heat - store

it below 60degC (140degF).

For example, do not leave your TracMe on a vehicle

dashboard in the sun. Once your TracMe has been

activated, placing the TracMe back into its outer case

will not deactivate the unit or make it re-useable.

After reading the fine print below, turn the page

for more tips.

Disclaimer for the TracMe PLB

TracMe Beacons P/L, its contractors, agents and staff are

in no way liable for any loss or damage whatsoever

(including special, indirect or consequential loss or

damages) arising out of or in connection with the use or

performance of the TracMe, whether at common law

(including in contract and in tort including negligence),

in equity, pursuant to statute or otherwise.

This disclaimer does not exclude, restrict or modify

warranties or conditions that TracMe Beacons P/L cannot,

by law exclude, restrict or modify. In the event that TracMe

Beacons P/L is found to be liable for breach of any such

warranty or condition, to the extent permitted by law, the

liability of TracMe Beacons P/L shall be limited, at its

option, to 1) the replacement of the TracMe, the supply of

equivalent goods, or the repair of the TracMe; or 2)

payment of the cost of replacing the TracMe or acquiring

equivalent goods.

Don’t forget your 11th Essential 5

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Do...

1. Read all Self Test and beacon usage instructions

(on p. 16 and 17) before leaving on your trip.

2. Plan your expedition, hike, or extended backcountry/

paddling trip carefully; don't forget your 10 Essentials.

Your TracMe is your 11th Essential. Before your

departure, leave written instructions about your

location and itinerary with the phone number of the

nearby County Sheriff and display your TracMe card at

home and in your car.

3. Store your TracMe in a dry location.

4. Self Test your TracMe before your trip; it is critical that

you follow each function described in this

Instruction Manual.

5. Replace your TracMe before your trip if it

fails the Self Test instructions. It is warrantied

for replacement within 12 months of purchase.

Return it to the retailer of purchase.

6. Self Test your TracMe during your trip using

the directions in this Instruction Manual.

We recommend carrying a spare TracMe beacon.

7. Replace the TracMe if the security seal is broken

or it has passed its replacement date

(See the decal on back of your TracMe beacon).

8. Wear your TracMe so that you can grab it

easily with either hand.

9. Use the TracMe only in the country indicated

on the rear of your TracMe. Different countries

use different radio rescue frequencies.

Approvals

Any changes or modifications to the device not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate this device.

This device complies with all relevant parts of the FCC rules.

F.C.C. - TAI0000TB1

I.C. - 5872A-0000TB1

C-Tick - N14946

Patent No.- PCT/AU2004/001614, Model TPLB-1 (Australia)

Trademark - TMA 688084, Model TPLB-1 (Canada)

United States and other international patents pending.

All components used to manufacture TracMe are qualified

as being lead-free under RoHS under the European Union

standard, effective July 1, 2006.

Don’t forget your 11th Essential 7

Don't...

1. Do not use or attempt to use a TracMe that

has had its security seal broken.

2. Do not immerse your TracMe into water below

the depth specified in this Instruction Manual.

3. Do not attempt to activate your TracMe other

than as written in this Instruction Manual.

4. Do not activate your TracMe unless you are lost,

injured or require serious medical attention.

5. Do not leave the vicinity of your TracMe once

you have activated it.

6. Do not deactivate your TracMe until help has

arrived and you have been rescued.

7. Do not attempt to re-use your TracMe once

deployed. Use once only as directed, and then

return your expended unit to TracMe Beacons P/L

(see the back cover of this Instruction Manual for details).

8. Do not throw away your TracMe; it has a lithium

battery. Contact us to return it, or if it is past its

12-month warranty, dispose of it in a sealed container.

General Specifications

Operating

temperature -40degC to +60degC (-40degF to 140degF)

Storage temperature -40degC to +70degC (-40degF to 160degF)

Transmit

frequency

(Factory set) USA/Canada FRS Ch1(462.5625MHz)

Australia UHF CB Ch5(476.525MHz)

Europe PMR Ch8 446.09375MHz)

Transmit

power less than 10mW

Transmission

typeFM audio (FE3)

Transmitted

message

factory recorded, up to 3 seconds of audio

Message

format message repeated every 15 seconds

Duration

operation once activated, operation time will

be approximately 7 days at 25 deg C (75degF)

Reuse

after

deactivation not possible

Deactivation

system operate the TEST button in a set sequence

Water

proof

submersible to 1m (3ft); will not operate under water

Buoyancy will float

Indicators Green LED, red LED. See detailed description.

Weight 46gm (1.6oz)

Size 82 x 46 x 24mm (3.2" x 1.8" x 0.9")

County

Manufacture Made in Australia.

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