Specifications

ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000
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Figure 4 – “Waiting for Data” Screen View
Once a valid message is received, all encoded data is displayed on the screen as
shown in Figure 5. The first line contains the 15 digit Hex ELT ID. This ID is
used to register the ELT with the national authorities (NOAA in USA). The
second line indicates the message type: Test or Normal, and Short or Long. The
third line displays the country of registry code and the country. The fourth line
will contain the ELT identifying data. The ELT identifying data will consist of one
of the following: serial number, aircraft 24 bit ICAO address, aircraft registration
number. ELT type will be displayed (ELT) and also any auxiliary locating device
(121.5 MHz ELT). If the ELT includes a navigation function, the position will be
displayed in latitude/longitude. Note: The received 406 MHz frequency is not
displayed. The message will be time stamped.
Figure 5 – Example of Standard Location Data View