Ron Lee
Well Known Member
Apparently the SARSAT system picks up plenty of maintenance/testing ELT signals. The testing of 406 MHz ELTs is reportedly different than the top of the hour five minute window I recall for 121.5 MHz units.
Ideally someone with a 406 MHz ELT can read the manual and post the testing procedure here. IF you have someone doing an annual/condition inspection, advise them of proper testing procedures.
And please: REGISTER your 406 MHz ELT (PLB/EPIRB). That way they can call to verify that you are not in a distress situation.
The fewer false alerts occur, the better your chance of a speedy response when you really need it.
Ideally someone with a 406 MHz ELT can read the manual and post the testing procedure here. IF you have someone doing an annual/condition inspection, advise them of proper testing procedures.
And please: REGISTER your 406 MHz ELT (PLB/EPIRB). That way they can call to verify that you are not in a distress situation.
The fewer false alerts occur, the better your chance of a speedy response when you really need it.