US ELT Installation

Hi All,

One option that I have not seen discussed is using the voice
communication antenna already installed in most gliders for both the
comm radio and ELT.

It would seem that a directional coupler could be installed in the
existing RF cable that would direct the ELT transmission to the
communication antenna without going to the comm radio input receiver.

Presumably, if one is hurt severely enough, then voice communications
would be of little value and the ELT transmission would be paramount.

As always, thoughts and feedback appreciated.

mhr

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Hi All,

One option that I have not seen discussed is using the voice
communication antenna already installed in most gliders for both the
comm radio and ELT.

It would seem that a directional coupler could be installed in the
existing RF cable that would direct the ELT transmission to the
communication antenna without going to the comm radio input receiver.

Presumably, if one is hurt severely enough, then voice communications
would be of little value and the ELT transmission would be paramount.

As always, thoughts and feedback appreciated.

mhr



One downside of this is that most of the comm antennae are in the tail.
Frequently the empennage separates from the rest of the fuselage in an
accident. and even in a fair number of ground loops. I think nearer to
the ELT would be better.



Larry

"01" USA