I would look in Aircraft Spruce and other avionics websites.

I do not know if any 406 MHz ELTs are under $500 USD but the 121.5 MHz units certainly are.

Check battery type on the 121.5 MHz units. Some may be cheaper in that area.
 
I would go with the ACK-450 which is readily available through ACS, Chief, etc.
Like all economy ELT's, they are only 121.5/243, but it does have voice capability, and runs on D cell batteries.
 
ACK E-04 ELT

ACK is currently certifying this ELT. It is not under $500, but IS under $600. Check it out on Aircraft Spruce or on the ACK web site. They aren't selling them until certification is complete. Don't know how much of a hurry you are in.

BTW, it will be interesting to see if the other manufacturers bring their prices down once ACK starts selling these.
 
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