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Old June 22nd 10, 12:20 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default 121.5 ELTs banned

I thought the FCC determination was that it should be "considered", not that
it was "final".


"brian whatcott" wrote in message
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Since satellite cover has been withdrawn for 121.5
(High false alert rate, poor localization)
406.0 and 406.1 ELTs will be needed, following a recent FCC determination.

Brian W