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Old 16th Feb 2013, 10:05
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As has been stated DME does indeed transmit.

To proprly test for EMI you'll need a licenced radio engineer. The DME PRF (pulse repetition frequency) is different when a DME is searching for a ground station and when its locked on. The frequency will vary according to the co-located VOR frequency selected but its in the L-band region which is a little above 1000Mhz.

Transponder is similar and there are different pulse characteristics for the different modes. A test using the approprate ground test equipment should be carried out. (unless of course you'll do these tests while flying, which I doubt)

IMHO unless you do these checks simulating an operating situation the EMI checks would not be valid.
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