The ARTEX ELT 1000 is a value-priced upgrade to standard 121.5 MHz transmitters, which are no longer monitored by the Cospas-Sarsat system. The 406 MHz transmitter produces a much more accurate position, typically 3 kilometers as compared with 15 to 20 kilometers for 121.5 MHz transmitters. When coupled to the aircraft navigation system via a navigation interface, the ELT 1000's accuracy improves to approximately 100 meters.
Because it is a single output ELT, the ELT 1000 utilizes the same RF output and only one coax cable to transmit a 406 MHz emergency signal to Cospas-Sarsat satellites and a local 121.5 homing signal. With its new built-in navigational interface that does not require plane power to operate, the cost of installation is greatly reduced.
The new 2-wire interface is compatible with older 121.5 MHz ELTs, so upgrading your ELT is simple and affordable.
- Automatic fixed emergency locator transmitter
- Single antenna output for emergency transmission on both 406 MHz (Cospas-Sarsat) and 121.5 MHz frequencies
- Enhanced positional accuracy with a GPS interface that does not require aircraft power
- Encoded digital message broadcasts aircraft identification, registration and owner, and emergency contact details
- 6-year, LiSO2 battery
- Cospas-Sarsat, FAA TSO, Industry Canada approved
- Antenna Options Available: Rod 110-338 or 8603, or Whip 110-773
- Operating Frequencies: 406 MHz, 121.5 MHz +/- 5 KHz, GPS Interface
- GPS: Built-in GPS Navigational Interface
- Output 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 MHz)
- Activation: Automatic by 4.5 feet per second (2.3 G) Primary G-Switch or Manual Activation
- Battery: 6 year Lithium (LiSO2)
- 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/TEST
- Weight (with tray): 2.2 lbs (996 g)
- Dimensions (ELT Transmitter with mounting hardware installed): 6.6" x 2.9" x 3.7" [167 x 73 x 94 mm]
- Approvals: Cospas-Sarsat, FAA TSO
- Mounting Tray
- Coax Cable
- Audio Buzzer (alerts ground crews of accidental activations)
- Remote Switch
- Whip Antenna
- ACE Adapter Module (*optional for ACK retrofit)
