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THE
NATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE
SECRETARIAT ACTS AS A LIAISON FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE AGENCIES
AND ALL PARTNERS INVOLVED IN CANADIAN SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Phase-out
of the 121.5 MHz distress beacons
The International Cospas-Sarsat System will cease satellite
processing of 121.5 MHz beacons from 1 February 2009. All beacon
owners and users should begin taking steps to replace their 121.5
MHz beacons with 406 MHz beacons as soon as possible.
Emergency
Beacon Registry
It could save your life!
The Canadian Beacon Registry is maintained by the National
Search and Rescue Secretariat. The Registry contains basic
owner information on the following types of emergency beacons:
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Emergency Locator
Transmitters (ELTs)
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Emergency Positioning
Indicator Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)
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Personal Locator
Beacons (PLBs)
Your frequently
asked beacon questions are answered by Canada's beacon registrar.
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SAR
Careers in Canada
So, you're interested in working in the field of search
and rescue
• as a paid employee
• as a professional volunteer
2006
National Search and Rescue Program Plan
Canada's search and rescue (SAR) services are facing increased
pressure from changes in tourism, technology, industry and
lifestyles. The annual SAR program plan addresses many of
these concerns and indicates a plan of action to address
them. (.pdf
version)
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