Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C
A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual
Company Confidential
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Because a different COSPAS-SARSAT # is used when the serial numbers reset after
16,383, the 15-digit ELT Identifier remains unique.
4.5
Country Code Database
The Handheld Programmer is loaded at Artex with a Country Code Database to be used
with the Artex software. This database contains all listed countries assigned a three-digit
Maritime Identification Digit (MID) by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
The database may be sorted either in alphabetical order (by country name) or in
numerical order (by country code). The complete list can be seen by scrolling. Use your
stylus and the scroll bar to the right of the screen. See examples in Figure 14.
Figure 14: Alphabetical and Numerical Sorting Examples
For country codes not
listed, “
Manual E
ntry” may be used.
NOTE: Many countries have multiple country codes assigned by the International
Telecommunications Union (ITU). Artex has verified the required or preferred
country code for as many countries as possible.
The list contained in the Handheld Programmer represents our best efforts and lists
only one option for each country listed. If a conflict arises with your national authority,
please contact Artex so that we may update our information.
4.6
Protocols
The desired programming protocol must be selected. Consult with local aviation
authorities for possible programming protocol exceptions/additional rules that may apply
for particular countries.
In the protocol field, select the type of programming desired by tapping on the drop-
down menu to show the protocol options. Refer to Table 1 to determine which ELTs are
“Short Message”
ELTs
and which are “Long Message”
ELTs. Short message ELTs accept
short message protocol programming only. Long message ELTs may use either long
message or short message protocol programming. The protocols are:
•
Aviation User / Tail Number (Short)
•
Serial User / ELT / COSPAS (Short)
•
Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit Addr (Short)
•
Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit/Ntl (Short) Not available for use.
