Consider also the possibility of reaching the ELT so that you can switch
it on manually. (You may also install a remote control cable.) In the
case the ELT does NOT go off and you are stuck in the glider wreck with
a number of broken bones this may save your life.

(It is also handy if you need to switch it off in a hurry....;o)

Nils

Chris wrote:

I have to install an ELT in a LS8-b and have the problem that the
fuselage is made out of carbon fiber which shields the radio
waves from the ELT.

DG (now owner of LS) only made the suggestion of an external
(fin) antenna which looks really ugly and could be easily damaged
in an accident.

So I would like to ask how others have solved that problem.

Christian