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500-12 Multi Function Personal Locator Beacon

500-12 Multi Function Personal Locator Beacon

500-12 Multi Function Personal Locator Beacon

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Multi Function Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) 500-12 is a compact, lightweight device designed for both manual and automatic operation, compatible with search and rescue equipment including COSPAS/SARSAT systems. It features simultaneous beacon and speech modes, and a unique remotely programmable country code function for 406.025MHz.
Specifications:
  • Frequency: Transmits on 121.5MHz (Civil) and 243.0MHz (Military) distress frequencies, and 406.025MHz for COSPAS/SARSAT.
  • Channel Spacing: Compatible with 25KHz channel spacing.
  • Modulation: Continuous swept tone for 121.5 & 243MHz, and phase modulation for 406.025MHz.
  • Power Output: 100mW for 121.5 & 243MHz, 5W for 406.025MHz.
  • Activation: Manual and automatic activation options available.
  • Physical Attributes: Dimensions are 150mm x 87.5mm x 37.5mm, weighing 600gm, available in reflective yellow or NATO green.
Compliance and Approvals: The PLB meets NATO STANAG 7007, EUROCAE ED 62, RTCA DO-204, and DO-183 standards. It is waterproof up to 10 meters and reprogrammable on aircraft. It has full FAA, JAA, and COSPAS/SARSAT approvals, along with CAA, Boeing, and Airbus approvals.
Features: The PLB includes a replaceable battery pack, full speech capability on 121.5 and 243MHz, and an audible tone for live beacon transmissions. It is designed to last up to ten years with battery replacement every five years.
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Multi Function Personal * Techtest Locator Beacon 500-12 ^ Limited HR Smith Croup of Companies

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Multi Function Personal Locator Beacons 500-12 Features Simultaneous Transmissions Beacon and Speech Modes & COSPAS/SARSAT coverage Unique remotely programmable country code function for 406.025MHz Manual or automatic operation The Series 500-12 Personal Locator Beacons are simple, compact, lightweight units which can be used either manually or automatically via ejection seat harness. Fully compatible with the majority of search and rescue equipment including the COSPAS/SARSAT satellite based survivor location equipment. The PLB is a one-piece unit with the transmitter housed in a yellow pigmented...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.