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emergency locator beacon

emergency locator beacon

A radio device that transmits a distress signal to help rescuers locate a person or vessel.

All languages

English
emergency locator beacon
Norwegian
nødpeilesender
Japanese
遭難信号発信機 — そうなんしんごうはっしんき — sōnan shingō hasshinki
Korean
비상 위치 발신기 — bisang wichi balsingi
Spanish
radiobaliza de emergencia
French
balise de détresse
German
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