CMCC&CBR Intro -Canadian AOR

Oct 6, 2026

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Overview of the CMCC and CBR functions within COSPAS-SARSAT, focusing on the Canadian Beacon Registry and its role in search and rescue. Explains how distress alerts received from 406 MHz emergency beacons allow responders at the CMCC to retrieve registration data, including owner and emergency contacts plus vessel/aircraft identifying characteristics and equipment. Covers the requirement to register 406 MHz ELTs, EPIRBs, and PLBs and maintain accurate, up-to-date information to support timely response.

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Reading Time1 h 18 min

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CMCC&CBR Intro

CBR Demo

Canadian Beacon Registry -Welcome

Why Register a Beacon?

Frequently Asked Questions

Canadian Mission Control CenterCanadian Beacon Registry Beacon Manufacturers WorkshopCaptain Keith Wohlgemuth Outline ·CMCC&CBR Intro1·What can you do to help?OuestOns ·CBR Demo ·CBR Activity ·ABRC ·Beacon Anomalies ● Contact Information and # CMCC&CBR Intro -Canadian AOR # CMCC&CBR Intro ·Officer in Charge:Maj Gilles Bourgoin ·Deputy OIC:Capt Keith Wohlgemuth ·CBR Manager:Ms.Angie Cornish ·~23,500 as of last BMW(May 2011) ·~27,000 as of now(15%increase) (contact info at end of presentation) # CBR Demo www.cbr-rcb.ca ·Rolled out on 17 Sept 2012 ·Fully bilingual ·Fully accessible in accordance with current internet standards. ·How successful has the implementation been? -Old website-1 to 2 calls per day on how to use the website. -New website-not 1 yet!!! -Normal usage rates. Home Paqe Canadian BeaconRegistryHome Frequently AskedQuestionsBeacon RegistrationFormsLogin/RegisterOnlineLinksContact UsProactive Disclosure # Canadian Beacon Registry -Welcome The Canadian Beacon Registry is an integral part of COSPAS-SARSAT,the search and rescuesatellite system designed to provide distress alert and location data to search and rescueauthorities.The Canadian Beacon Registry is co-located with the Canadian Mission ControlCentre(CMCC)at CFB Trenton,for use by responders in search and rescue operations. When a 406 MHz emergency beacon signal is received,search and rescue authorities atCMCC can retrieve information from a registration database.This includes beacon ownercontact information,emergency contact information,and vessel/aircraft identifyingcharacteristics and equipment.Having this information allows search and rescue services torespond appropriately. ******FOR BEACON TRANSFERS,PLEASE CONTACT THE CANADIAN BEACONREGISTRY AT 1-877-406-7671 or Via email to cbr@sarnet.dnd.ca # Why Register a Beacon? It is mandatory for all 406 MHz ELTs(Canadian Aviation Regulations 605.38)and EPIRBs(Ship Station(Radio)Technical Regulations,1999)to be registered with the CanadianBeacon Registry.Ensuring that your 406 MHz PLB,ELT or EPIRB is registered,as well asupdating the information regularly,will facilitate the task for search and rescue personnel inthe event of a distress situation. If you have a registered emergency beacon,it is important that the information be accurate.Please update the information in the registry: Contact Us Francais Canadian Beacon ## Frequently Asked Questions Registry 1.What is an emergency beacon? Home 2.What types of emerqency beacons are there? Frequently Asked 3.How does an emergency beacon work? Questions 4.Is there any cost to reqistering an emergency beacon? Beacon Registration 5.How do I know if my emergency beacon is Canadian coded and what does it meanif it is not? Forms 6.How do I qet my emergency beacon coded for Canada? Login/Register Online 7.Can I purchase an emerqency beacon in the US or another country outsideCanada? Links 8.Why switch to a 406? Contact Us 9.Will I get fined ifI accidentally activate an emergency beacon? 10.Will the emergency beacon activate if its battery is expired? Proactive Disclosure 11.If my emerqency beacon is not in use,can I leave it in a safe place such asstorage? 12.How do I decode my Beacon? 13.I've heard that 406 MHz homing equipment is very expensive to buy and quitecumbersome to operate.Do 406 MHz emerqency beacons require 406 MHz homingequipment? 14.Do I need to have a 406 MHz ELT on board my aircraft if I file a fliqht plan withNAV Canada? 15.What is the difference between an emergency beacon with Global PositioningSystem(GPS)and one without GPS? 16.Does having a GPS-equipped emergency beacon improve search and rescueresponse time? 17.When the Cospas-Sarsat system ceases to process the 121.5/243 MHz siqnals,will the Canadian Mission Control Centre(CMCC)still receive an alert during a distresssituation? 18.Will homing devices such as man overboa

FAQs

What information can the CMCC retrieve when a 406 MHz emergency beacon is received?

The CMCC can retrieve registration database information such as the beacon owner contact details, emergency contact information, and vessel/aircraft identifying characteristics and equipment.

Why must a 406 MHz emergency beacon be registered and information kept accurate?

Registration is mandatory for 406 MHz ELTs and EPIRBs, and updating information regularly helps search and rescue personnel respond appropriately during a distress situation.

Is there a cost to registering an emergency beacon?

The FAQs include the question about cost, indicating readers should check the registration FAQ section for the specific answer.

Oct 6, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel