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Old June 23rd 10, 12:06 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Darryl Ramm
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Default 121.5 ELTs banned

On Jun 22, 4:03*pm, Scott wrote:
5Z wrote:
On Jun 22, 12:48 am, Peter Hermann wrote:
How to test proper functioning of 406 MHz with 118 - 136 MHz radios?


The 406 ELT's still transmit on 121.5 as well. *So the FCC wants to
get rid of 121.5 ONLY units.


-Tom


Phew! *I dodged a bullet! *My ELT transmits on 121.5 and 243, so I'm good


Probably not actually. They want you on 406 MHz.

Darryl