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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:
Price cap for end-to-end long distance walks!Avalanche Skills Training (AST1) course participants: Hire an Avalanche pack, a pair of Yowie snowshoes and a pair of trekking poles.
- 2 days - $145
- 3-4 days - $160
- 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 |
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.