406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter

Model Number: 453-6603
The Artex ME406, a single output ELT, utilizes the same RF output and only one coax cable to transmit a 406 MHz emergency signal to the Cospas/Sarsat satellites and a local 121.5 Homing signal. The ELT automatically activates during a crash and transmits a continuous swept tone of 121.5 MHz. During activation, the 406 MHz transmitter sends an encoded 5-watt signal to the Cospas-Sarsat Satellites every 50 seconds for 440 milliseconds to alert Search and Rescue.

Simple Installation

The mounting hardware for the ME406 Series is compatible with all previous models of Artex 406 MHz ELT Products, as well as the ELT-200 Series, ACK, Pointer Model 3000 and Narco ELTs. Current owners of Artex 2-frequency TSO C91a ELTs can re-use the remote switch in the cockpit, as well as the wiring harness from the cockpit to the ELT. This greatly reduces installation costs.

ARTEX ELTs are the choice of general aviation aircraft including Cessna, Piper, Cirrus, Beechcraft, Diamond, and Quest.

* Automatic Fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter
* Fixed wing and helicopter applications
* Single antenna output for both 121.5 and 406 MHz frequencies
* Worldwide coverage
* 6-year battery life (Replacement Battery Part No. 455-0012)
* If you use it...we'll replace it, Free of Charge. Simply submit your story, send us back your used beacon so we can have it mounted on our Wall of Fame and we'll send you a brand new beacon of equal or greater value.

Certifications
* TSO C126
* ETSO 2C126
* Cospas/Sarsat Approved
* Transport & Industry Canada Approved

SPECIFICATIONS

Model ME406
Antenna Options Available Rod: 110-338, Whip: 110-773
Operating Frequencies 406 MHz, 121.5 MHz +/- 5 KHz
Ouput Power 406 MHz: 5 W (440 ms/ 50 sec) for 24 hours @ -20?C to +55?C, 121.5 MHz: 100 mW minimum for 50 hours @ -20?C to +55?C
Output Connector BNC Female (406 MHz & 121.5)
Activation Automatic by 4.5 feet per second (2.3 G) Primary G-Switch or Manual Activation
Battery 6-year Lithium (LiMnO2, solid cathode), Replacement Battery Part No. 455-0012
Temperature Certified to: Operating: -20?C to +55?C, Storage: -55?C to +85?C
Self Test G-Switch Enabled, 406 MHz Power, Antenna/Coax Connection, Low Battery
Remote Control ON/ARM
Weights (with tray) 2.05 lbs (933 g)
Measurements ELT Transmitter with mounting hardware installed: 6.59? (167 mm) L x 2.86? (73 mm) H x 3.69? (94 mm) W