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406 MHz EPIRBs and PLBs; Avalanche transceivers
Part 1 - EPIRB, PLB, or avalanche transceiver?
Important decision! Each type of device is suitable for different situations. Remember, though, that carrying or activating an emergency device cannot of itself guarantee a timely response.EPIRBs and PLBs
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McMurdo Fastfind PLB | KTI SA2G PLB | KTI SA1G EPIRB |
Key points
- Outdoor activities can be dangerous. People have been badly hurt or have died in accidents, severe weather conditions, or due to medical conditions where medical assistance was not available.
- Do not engage in activities beyond your ability. Always be safe and respect the conditions.
- Carrying or activating an emergency device cannot of itself guarantee a timely response.
Avalanche rescue transceivers and related equipment
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Mammut Barryvox transceiver |
Please refer to the Barryvox user manual (opens in a new tab).
We offer the Mammut Barryvox rescue transceivers for collection in Melbourne CBD and Cheltenham. We also offer an "avalanche pack" which includes the Mammut Barryvox transceiver, a snow probe, and a snow shovel.
Key points
- Snow sports are dangerous. People have been badly hurt or killed in avalanches.
- Carrying or activating an emergency device cannot of itself guarantee a timely response.
- Learn safety techniques - undertake an Avalanche Safety course.
- Do not engage in activities beyond your ability. Always be safe and respect the conditions.
- Always be safe and respect the conditions.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions - there are special instructions for users who have a pacemaker.
- Ensure that a transceiver is functioning properly prior to use.
- Transmitters and magnets will interfere with the performance of an avalanche transceiver.
- Don't carry other transmitters within 30cm of an avalanche transceiver.
- Disable non-essential phones and smart watches when you are using an avalanche transceiver!
What about Satellite communications?
We don't offer satellite phones. However, the ZOLEO ZL-1000 Satellite Communicator is a great alternative.![]() |
ZOLEO ZL-1000 Satellite communicator |
- Send and receive SMS-type messages via Bluetooth connection to your phone, using cellular/wifi where possible, and via satellite when cellular/wifi is not available.
- Press one button to tell your nominated contacts that you are OK, with your location!
Part 2 - Hire rates
Item | 2 days | 3-7 days | 8-13 days | 14+ days |
PLB or EPIRB | 50 | 50 | 50 for the first 7 days and then $5/day | Ask us |
Avalanche pack(1) | 110 | 130 | 130 for the first 7 days and then $10/day | Ask us |
Avalanche transceiver(2) | 75 | 95 | 95 for the first 7 days and then $8/day | Ask us |
Special offers:
Larapinta Trail NT Food dropsOur affiliate in Alice Springs can provide and deliver food containers to Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek and Ormiston Gorge. Containers can be collected 7 days/week. Once you have filled your container, our affiliate can deliver it on the following Monday (subject to availability). Prices for hire, delivery and recovery of one 50L food container are as follows:
- Standley Chasm $55
- Ellery Creek $55
- Ormiston Gorge $55
- Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek and Ormiston Gorge (in one delivery) $149
- Additional container hire: $20 / container (to be delivered at the same time)
Price cap for end-to-end long distance walks!
Guidebooks: We have a selection of guidebooks available for sale. Customers of -
- Holiak Hire (Thomastown VIC)
- Vast Outdoors (Moorabbin VIC)
- Anchor Marine (Sandringham VIC)
- Capacity Sports (Moorabbin VIC)
- Annapurna (Adelaide SA)
- Exurbia (Norwood SA)
Part 3 - Collection and return
Collection and return is possible at the following locations:Locations |
City |
Suburb |
PLB |
EPIRB |
Avalanche |
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Adelaide | Glenunga | Yes |
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Albany | Albany | * |
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Alice Springs | Alice Springs | Yes |
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Cairns | Cairns CBD | Yes |
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Darwin | Berrimah | Yes |
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Gold Coast | Coolangatta | * |
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Hobart | Hobart CBD | Yes |
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Kalgoorlie | Kalgoorlie | * |
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Melbourne | Cheltenham | Yes |
Yes |
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Docklands/CBD | Yes |
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Narooma | Narooma | * |
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Newcastle | Newcastle | Yes |
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Perth | Duncraig | Yes |
Yes |
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Sydney | Haymarket | Yes |
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Thredbo | Thredbo | * |
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* By arrangement - please give us as much notice as possible.
Other areas - shipping via Australia Post: additional postage and insurance costs apply.
Part 4 - How to proceed
- Consider whether you should purchase travel insurance for your trip.
- Please contact us either via our on-line enquiry form or by phone, or email.
- We will confirm availability.
- We will ask you to complete and send us our beacon registration form/agreement - see link at the bottom of this page.
- We will provide instructions for the payment of the hire fee and deposit, and collection of the beacon/transceiver.
- Where required, we will register your trip with AMSA.
- Once you have collected your device, please refer to the beacon user manual extracts (accessible from our home page) or the Barryvox manual.