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Refer to UK CAA guidance for using 24-bit addresses with EC devices at
the following URL:
8.3.6 Call Sign
CALL SIGN is an 8-digit code that corresponds to the tail number of the
aircraft. (0-9, A-F). The value should be entered without dashes: G-ABCD
should be entered as GABCD.
8.3.7 Emitter Category
To assist ATC tracking of aircraft, an aircraft category is transmitted. Select
the aircraft category that most closely matches the aircraft. Note EC
devices are not approved for all emitter categories. EC devices are
intended for voluntary carriage on registered and non-registered UK Annex
II aircraft, non-complex EASA aircraft of <5700kg MTOM and for gliders
and balloons (including those covered under ELA 1 and ELA 2) within
uncontrolled UK airspace.
Emitter Category can be set as follows:
Emitter Category
Description
Light Airplane
Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight
less than 15,500 pounds. This includes very
light aircraft (light sport aircraft) that do not
meet the requirements of US 14 CFR Section
103.1.
Small Airplane
Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight
greater than or equal to 15,500 pounds but
less than 75,000 pounds.
Large Airplane
Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight
greater than or equal to 75,000 pounds but
less than 300,000 pounds that does not qualify
for the high vortex category.
