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Old June 23rd 10, 12:54 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Brian Whatcott
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Default 121.5 ELTs banned

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



Yours and all the other old 121.5 ELTs, I fancy.... :-)

Brian W