Need New ELT - Suggestions?

If you have a gps or thinking about getting one, Look at the new 406 ELT. I have the Artex.

The old ELT broadcasts after a g-force impact on 121.5 and it really isn’t monitored. If you were really in a crash, they would have to figure out that you crashed and mobilize assets to triangulate on your position.

If you set off a 406, either by g-forces or via a remote button, it will transmit your information in a GPS burst. I was reading where a guy set off his ELT in his hangar and got a phone call a few minutes later asking if he needed search and rescue.

The data includes your GPS position, name and address of the registered owner, N-number, and the phone number on file.

The Artex has a remote button in the dash. If you were having a really bad day and pushed the button, they would probably receive that burst of data before you even before you reached the ground.

The battery in the old 121.5 needs to be replaced every 24 months. The new 406’s are good for 5 years.

There are sone unique mounting features. For example they want the ELT mounted on a firm non skin surface that will deflect less than 1/4” with 100 pounds force applied next to it. It’s a different antenna and wire, but you may be able to use the previous mounting hole. The remote button must be installed on the dashboard as part of the installation.

I bought mine thinking I would mount it my Aircoupe on the hat tray. After reading everything I bought a new battery for my 121.5 ELT and mounted the Artex in my other aircraft.

I’m still waiting for my avionics guy to hook up the Artex and do the full IFR upgrade. But that’ll start this week.

If you don’t want to spend the bucks to ho with the new 406. Check ebay and places like Barnstormers or Vansairforce. I’m sure that the rest of the aviation world will eventually swap in favor of the 406.

I have a 1946 415C.  My existing ELT is no longer functioning after changing the batteries.  I need a new ELT.  Does anyone have suggestions of makes or models? 
Thanks,
Tim