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Techtest introduces two new Personal Locator Beacons
UK based Techtest has developed two more variants in its long established line of 406MHz Personal Locator Beacons. This series of products makes full use of the Cospas Sarsat search and rescue satellite system to minimise the detection and location time in an emergency.
Techtest pioneered the early integration of a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver into portable emergency beacons to provide levels of position accuracy previously only associated with installed aviation emergency transmitters. In particular, the Series 500-27 personal locator beacon with GPS has demonstrated its effectiveness not only in real emergencies, but also during many trials which include tests under extreme climatic conditions in Antarctica during RAF Expedition Southern Reach, and live ejection seat testing by Martin-Baker for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
The company has just launched the latest in this series, the 500-27-07 PLB. This beacon utilizes all the proven electronics of its predecessors but updates the casing design to give a modern stylish appearance without losing the rugged and durable qualities associated with Techtest SAR products.
The 500-27PELS Beacon is also now available which offers a more compact design but offers the features and reliability associated with its predecessors. This Beacon can be used as a standalone unit but has been specifically designed to be integrated into the pilot’s life vest and a number of options are available to facilitate this.
In line with Techtest's quality policy, both Beacons carry full JTSO and Cospas Sarsat approvals, allowing them to be fitted to aircraft as an Emergency Locator Transmitter (Survival) as well as be carried in life vests for personal use.
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