http://forums.aopa.org/showthread.php?t=43698 Gents,

Take a look at the info in this AOPA forum about a waiver request to fly
in Mexico without needing to upgrade to the 406 ELT.  The Mexican
authorities appear to favor allowing us to travel in their airspace
without the upgrade, although this decision is not yet official.  I'm
planning a flight to Guadalajara Mexico in December.

Jim Gigliotti

Lancair 320, 450 hrs.
Dothan Alabama

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Harrelson [mailto:5zq@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 9:55 PM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: Re: [LML] New ELT

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