Dear REDACTED,

In order to ensure the accuracy of our Registration Database, we are asking each of our 406 MHz beacon owners to carefully check all the information contained in their beacon registration, particularly, the Beacon ID. If you are a former owner, and you have indicated this to us in previous correspondence to NOAA, you do not need to proceed any further.

Otherwise, please verify that the 15 character Beacon ID registered with NOAA is identical to the 15 character manufacturer/installer programmed Unique Identifier Number (UIN). This 15 character UIN has been programmed into your 406 MHz emergency beacon by the manufacturer or an installer. The UIN is part of the message transmitted by the beacon when activated. The UIN is also referred to as the Beacon ID in NOAA’s Registration Database. The Beacon ID registered with NOAA is found on all NOAA correspondence in the upper right hand corner of the email or letter, the registration form, and on the NOAA decal. For most beacons the manufacturer/installer programmed UIN can be found on an exterior or an interior surface of the beacon itself. It is also on the documentation provided by the manufacturer or installer. Please contact the manufacturer or installer if you cannot find or determine the manufacturer/installer programmed UIN. If the Beacon ID registered with NOAA is not identical to the manufacturer/installer UIN, please reply to this email or call us immediately at 301-817-4515 or 888-212-7283.

In your reply or your call, please identify the Beacon ID registered with NOAA and the manufacturer/installer programmed UIN. Please include the manufacturer name, model number and serial number of the unit, when available. There is no need to reply or call if the Beacon ID registered with NOAA is identical to the manufacturer/installer programmed UIN.

A file of your current registration information is attached. Please take this opportunity to ensure all your information is up to date, especially the emergency point of contact information.

- If updates are needed, log on to your beacon registration account at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov, or

- If you do not have internet access, make the changes on the attached form and mail it to the address shown below or fax to 301-817-4565.

Sincerely,

Christopher O' Connors,
SARSAT Program Manager