Question re PLB frequency
I am studying for my first exams, and I am interested in PLB frequencies and regulations. I am in AUS, so under CASA regulation.
I am sailor, and if I sail more than 2nm offshore I have to have an EPIRB. The new rules here specify that I have now have to have one of the new 406MHZ beacons. Do aircraft use the new beacons or are they still on the 121.5/203Mhz beacons? All my practice exams refer to the old beacons.
I know that the new 406MHz beacons still emit a 121.5 MHz homing signal. Just want to get this stuff right on my exam. Google has provided me with much confusion.