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Dean
April 25th 06, 08:19 AM
Looking to install an ELT, does anyone have any recommendations. The
ACK ELT-01 seems okay.

I dont want a 406MHz ELT as i'll be purchasing a portable 406MHz PLB to
supplement.

Thanks

Dean

M
April 25th 06, 09:51 PM
Get the AK-450
http://www.chiefaircraft.com/cgi-bin/air/hazel.cgi?action=serve&item=/Aircraft/ELT/ELT.html

It uses 6 Duracell D batteries and they're a lot cheaper to replace,
not to mention that you can use them in flashlights after you remove
them from the ELT.

J. Severyn
April 26th 06, 02:39 AM
"Dean" > wrote in message
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> Looking to install an ELT, does anyone have any recommendations. The
> ACK ELT-01 seems okay.
>
> I dont want a 406MHz ELT as i'll be purchasing a portable 406MHz PLB to
> supplement.
>
> Thanks
>
> Dean

Both the ACK E01 and the AmeriKing AK450 use D cells for the main unit
(there is another small battery in the remote panel).

The ACK uses 8 Dcells while the AK450 uses 6Dcells and has a mike jack for
transmitting voice. The ACK unit was a better machanical fit to replace the
old D&M in my Cessna, so that is what I got. But I think either one of
these units will work just fine. It looks like the AK450 is going for about
$30 less these days. YMMV

John Severyn
@KLVK

Remy
April 26th 06, 09:08 AM
Don't you have to change your ELT to 406 Mhz anyway (B4 2009)?

check ARTEX 406 M



Le Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:19:59 +0200, Dean > a écrit:

> Looking to install an ELT, does anyone have any recommendations. The
> ACK ELT-01 seems okay.
>
> I dont want a 406MHz ELT as i'll be purchasing a portable 406MHz PLB to
> supplement.
>
> Thanks
>
> Dean
>

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