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Beacon ID = 2DC75B534AFFBFF
Message Type = Normal, Long
Country = 366 USA
Aviation ELT S/N = 6521
Type Approval # = 135
Position = N43º 30' 0"
W63º 45' 0"
Position Source = External
121.5 Beacon = Yes
Nov 15, 2009 10:06 am 25 sec
Done
Clear
Sarsat Beacon Reader
Figure 16: Valid Standard Location Message
If the ELT is encoded with the 24-bit ICAO address and country of registry is USA, then
the ICAO address will also be decoded to an 'N' number registration, as shown in Figure
17.
Beacon ID = 2DC75B534AFFBFF
Message Type = Normal, Long
Country = 366 USA
A/C ICAO Addr = 50170364N16SQ
Position = N43º 30' 0"
W63º 45' 0"
Position Source = External
121.5 Beacon = Yes
Nov 15, 2009 10:06 am 25 sec
Done
Clear
Sarsat Beacon Reader
Figure 17: Valid 24-Bit Address Message
Referring to Figure 16 and Figure 17:
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 contains 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, position data will be displayed in
latitude/longitude.
The received 406 MHz frequency is not displayed.
The message is time stamped.
6.4
Reader Database
All recorded messages are automatically saved to a database (up to 1000 records).
Select “Review” from the initial Sarcalc screen. The latest message will be displayed
with the date and time the message was recorded.
Navigate between older and newer saved messages by selecting “Prev” or “Next”. Any
displayed message can also be printed (if optional printer software is installed).
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