FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- August 13, 2008 -- ACR Electronics, the global leader in safety and survival technologies, has introduced the ARX-50, a simple-to-use crew overboard alert monitoring system.

Designed to monitor 121.5 MHz homing signals transmitted by all crew overboard beacons, such as the ACR MiniB^TM300 ILS and MiniB^TM300 ILS H2ON, the ARX-50 is suggested equipment for commercial fishermen and workboats, barges and oilrigs, crewed sailboats, fishing charters and dive boats.

When detecting the signal from a 121.5 MHz transmitting beacon, the ARX-50 alerts the captain and fellow crewmembers of a crew-overboard situation through a loud audible tone. The ARX-50 monitors the 121.5MHz frequency static free.

In addition to a LED scale, easy-to-read signal and user-friendly touch pad controls, the ARX-50 also employs a sensitive -120 dBm receiver that translates into a heightened ability to detect weak signals at a maximum range, a characteristic that will enable searchers to locate a distressed individual faster. The unit, which features a mono-pole antenna design for quick and easy installation, is weather resistant and offers a Channel 2 frequency for training and testing.

MSRP for the ARX-50 is $1,150.

Product specifications include:
Case: 5.29 x 3.69 x 1.51 in (13.4 x 9.4 x 3.8 cm)
Antenna: 6.5" (16.6 cm)
Weight: 12.5 oz (353 g)
Material: Polycarbonate
Color: Black
Waterproof: IP-65
Operation Life: Unlimited on DC power supply Warranty: 1 year (limited)

ACR Electronics, Inc. (www.acrelectronics.com), a Cobham plc company, designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products including EPIRBs, PLBs, SSAS, AIS, SARTs and safety accessories. The quality systems of this facility have been registered by UL to the ISO 9001:2000 Series Standards. To focus on this innovative technology, ACR has introduced a dynamic, new "The Science of Survival" theme for its line of marine, outdoor, aviation and military products. Recognized as the world leader in safety and survival technologies, ACR has provided safety equipment to the aviation and marine industries as well as to the military since 1956 and the outdoor industries since 2003.

Contact:   John Bell
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