121.5 ELTs banned

T8 wrote:
On Jun 21, 7:01 pm, brian whatcott wrote:
Since satellite cover has been withdrawn for 121.5
(High false alert rate, poor localization)
406.0 and 406.1 ELTs will be needed, following a recent FCC determination.

Brian W

So does that mean that we'll all have to disable the 121.5 MHz output
on our 406(.1) ELTs?

Our tax dollars busily at work, again.

121.5 is still used (exclusively, unless there are recent developments
I'm unaware of) for DF equipment by CAP. Don't suppose they were
consulted.

-Evan Ludeman / T8

It appears that the frequency mix is to be 121.5 + 406.~, but not
121.5 + 243. 121.5 df should remain useful. And CAP will get the
opportunity to rescue pilots in distress, not chase false alarms.
Just ask them about false alerts...

Brian W