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June 22nd 10, 05:04 PM
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121.5 ELTs banned
On Jun 22, 6:37*am, 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 And the self-test on the modern digital 406 MHz PLBs is relatively sophisticated compared to older analog 121.5 Mhz units. You can also listen to the 121.5 Mhz homing beacon part as Tom mentioned to make sure that is working. But since they have a unique ID and often tranmsit a quick GPS fix expect a visit from CAP or others if you screw up the allowed testing. Darryl 
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