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no such thing as a battery in a transponder
Matt wrote: I think you are referring to the ELT battery right? That needs to be replaced every 2 years. "Jon Kraus" wrote: Yea, there is a battery in the trasponder that requires replacement every 2 years whether it needs it or not. It is used to power the unit in the event of a crash and no power from the ship is getting to it. The new models use regular "D" cells while older ones (like mine) require a proprietary battery for about $40. |
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