north-north-west wrote:Bill P wrote:The Australian agents for Kannad advised me today, that the solution to battery replacement is to buy a complete new unit at a discounted rate from them.
I've never considered the PLB unit as disposable- in fact I haven't even used it yet!
The solution to battery replacement (with some brands) is to get yourself into a situation when you need to activate the PLB. Many manufacturers and distributors will replace the unit free of charge after a valid activation.
I must stress the 'valid'. They will ask for a report from you as to how and why the unit was activated, and check with the relevant SAR group that it was warranted.
neilmny wrote:Maybe base it on cost and how long the battery life (in years) is after the replacement.
The GME MT410G units have a 7 year battery life but are heavier.
The RESQLINK looks good too for about the same price and have a 6 year from manufacture battery life.
The Fastfind seems much more expensive to buy.
neilmny wrote:Was the original 7 years an AMSA thing?
NathanaelB wrote:I got a reply from Renee at Survitec in Sydney - the cost to replace the battery in my McMurdo FastFind 211 PLB is $203.50 incl GST and return postage.
Hi Moondog, did they ever get back to you on that?Moondog55 wrote:There is a mob in SA called SakkaraTech that I just found courtesy of a mate, they will do a battery pack replacement for $68- pus postage. I just asked if they are registered with AMSA and I am waiting for a reply. If they are registered it is a no-brainer
lexx_au wrote:Can you post back with the price please?
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