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Old 31st August 2003 | 00:40
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Vedeneyev
 
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You won't have any problems testing it after 2009 (Cospas-Sarsat) . This little advertised fact means 121.5 (and 243) are becoming obsolete and since Oct 2000 you're recommended to get 406MHz ELT's. Beware cheap 121.5 ELT's offered for sale!
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