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Jim,
Domestically, there are as of yet, no rules requiring
changing to a 406 ELT. The 121.5 units will still work. True, the satellites
will no longer receive 121.5 but it won't be illegal. If you want to
fly internationally, then you'll need the 406 to comply with ICAO rules.
Most of the 406's have the ability to transmit GPS coordinates, but this is not
a requirement.
If you don't plan to fly internationally, you might
consider just sitting tight. I'm sure that the 406 prices,
currently starting at just under 1K, will come down as more
manufacturers enter the market.
Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ 320 1,650 hrs
N6ZQ IV under construction
Time to start a new thread. I have not seen any reference to the
new ELT rules that go into effect next year.
Evidently, our current equipment will no longer work ( or perhaps even be
legal) as of Feb 1, 2009.
It is my understanding that we will need something that works on 406 MHz
and transmits GPS coordinates.
I have just begun looking and find units from $500 to $3500. I have
no idea what direction to take.
What is everyone doing? What is the easiest? What is the
cheapest? What is the best?
I have an Artex ELT200 and would really like to have something that
replaces it with minimal time, trouble and expense.
I have even heard that some people are going to portable devices. I
don’t know how that works.
Any input would be appreciated.
Jim Scales
Angels Playmate
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