Troubleshooting guide

ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1600
• COSPAS-SARSAT T.001 and T.007
• 47 CFR Part 87 (FCC requirements)
Note: Per FCC regulations 47 CFR § 2.902, the ELT is tested per “Verification” method,
the FCC does not issue certificates for ELTs. The FCC identifier grantee code for
Artex is H4K.
1.5 Programming
The ME406 or ME406HM is pre-programmed at the factory using a short message format. The
following User Protocols are supported:
• Serial Number
• Tail Number
• 24-Bit Aircraft Address
• Aircraft Operator Designator/Serial Number
The ME406 does not currently support long message format or Location Protocols. For a
complete discussion of ELT programming protocols please see COSPAS-SARSAT documents
G.005 and T.001 available at
www.cospas-sarsat.org.
The United States accepts the above listed protocols. For use outside of the US, contact your
local civil aviation authority for accepted or required programming protocols.
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