wrote:

As for the rule, compliance is relatively cheap, and in the best
tradition of freedom of choice, we can measure value as we please. How
does it go? "A ten dollar helmet for a $10 head?"

I'm interested in the situation because I had a c91 unit installed
several years ago. I don't expect most pilots to opt for one because
they are much more expensive that some of the c91a units, but I got one
because it was much smaller and easier to mount, in part because of the
self-contained antenna.

I don't know how much less "quality" it has (it is lower power), but for
one contest a year, I'd like to stick with it until the 406 mhz units
are a lot cheaper. Also, my transponder may actually give a better
location than the ELT, assuming the searchers can get the radar trail
from ATC - don't know how easy that is to do.

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Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA