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Communication and distressQuestion 125 of 566

Where must you register a Canadian-coded 406 MHz personal locator beacon?

  1. With the local police, for a fee
  2. With the Canadian Beacon Registry, which is free
  3. With the boat maker
  4. Nowhere, because registration is optional
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Correct answer: With the Canadian Beacon Registry, which is free

Canadian-coded PLBs must be registered with the Canadian Beacon Registry. Registration costs nothing.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Notes about minimum safety equipment requirements, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026