Beacons that must be registered in the CBR
The following 406 MHz beacons are legally required to be registered in the CBR:
- Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) - mandatory for most aircraft in Canada per Canadian Aviation Regulations
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) - mandatory for specific vessels in Canada per Navigation Safety Regulations
It is also encouraged to register 406 MHz personal locator beacons (PLBs) in the CBR. These are portable beacons used when hiking, snowmobiling, etc.