Distress
Button
Function varies according to country and
certification. Depress button for digital selective
calling (DSC) transmission of GPS coordinates.
Message will either be displayed on the screen of
all modern marine radios within 8 mile (12.5) range
or as a group call with GPS coordinates and
automatic channel switch for all Lifelines belonging
to a specific dive boat or group. |
Strobe
Light
We prefer to call this the diver position
indicating light. Duel strobes will flash in
DISTRESS MODE which is especially useful after
sunset. |
WaterProof
Housing
Polycarbonate housing depth rated to 425 feet (130
meters). Tough enough to drive a Ford Explorer over
during testing. Do not drive over your own lifeline. |
GPS
Latest version
Jupiter 3 GPS receiver displaying latitude and
longitude on the LCD display. |
LCD
Display
Displays GPS position, signal lock, channel in use,
battery remaining as well as volume, squelch,
channel selection and GPS polling. |
Boat
Button
Press this button to turn radio GPS on to Ch16, the
universal hail and distress channel worldwide on
EVERY marine radio. Use this button to select
alternate channels 09, 14 or other pre-selected
channels. Imbedded software prevents an
inexperienced user from inadvertently locking the
channel up. |
Chat
Button
Pressing this button will turn the radio GPS on or
switch to user selected marine VHF frequency. Use
this button to change channels to any marine
frequency. This is a fully functional marine VHF
radio. Use both buttons together to adjust volume or
squelch, select GPS polling or turn radio off. Unit
will timeout and turn off automatically after
sleeping > 20 minutes. |
Speaker/microphone
Waterproof to IP67 standards. Submersible to 3 feet
(1 meter). The cap of your Lifeline can be opened on
the surface (only) in any sea state allowing full
use of all features. |
USB
Port
Used for recharging the battery, downloading GPS log
of dive sites onto Googlemap or interface for
adjusting advanced settings. |
Rechargeable
Battery
1850 mAh lithium ion battery. Connects to any USB
charger. 24 hours of battery life in DISTRESS mode. |
Antenna
VHF whip antenna. Waterproof to IP67 standards.
Extend antenna for maximum range. Easy to stow when
not in use. Range can be further extended by holding
unit above your head in the DISTRESS MODE. |