[MilCom] ELT Alert Beacons Can Hobbyists Help In Reporting Quicker?

[Brooke Clarke]

Hi Ken:

It's my understanding that in a couple of years the SARSAT system will quit 
responding to 121.5 and 243 MHz beacons and only work with the new registered 
digital 406 MHz units.

The problem with using scanners to pickup either of these frequencies is that 
they are purely line of sight and are low power.  If you live near an airport 
and hear a beacon it's probably coming from the airport.

Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke
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