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Old 25th Dec 2016, 20:32
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mickjoebill
 
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ATSB linked above seems well researched.

Time to first (satellite) fix TTFF is a critical specification for ELTs that could sink or be destroyed by a post crash fire before the position is transmitted.

A beacon that is "hot" is one where satellites are continually being acquired.

This eliminates the delay in time to acquire satellites.

Can anyone confirm that most ELTs are not "hot"?
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