Where can I buy a DME?

[Fat Boy Flyer]

Bizarre question, I know.........
My boss just asked me where we can purchase a DME (ground station). I didn't know.
And how much would it cost?

FBF

Sorry about the confusion regarding the ground/air issue http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/redface.gif

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[BEagle]

Narco DME 890 - around £1800(inc VAT) plus fitting!! Assuming that you mean a DME for the ac rather than an aerodrome DME!! Look on the back of Pilot for a typical advert. Alternatively, contact an expert such as the excellent RGV Aviation at Staverton for a quote.

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[ATC Watcher]

In case you want the ground Nav aid, you need a minimum of 3000 square meters and a good 380 Volts supply. Thomson CSF of France will oblige for less than a Million US$ .

[Fat Boy Flyer]

Yes, I did mean the ground station version. Sorry for not mentioning it earlier.
We have the 3000 sq metres, but i doubt the budget will run much beyond £10K http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/eek.gif.
Any other bids?

Regards,

-FBF

[mustafagander]

FBF,
Think laterally - how much would it cost to fit your fleet with GPS?? :) Problem solved and a deal of flexibility gained!! :)

[Fat Boy Flyer]

Hi Mustafa,

we already have GPS fitted to our fleet and numerous other forms of navigation, but we also have our own airport and, in the interests of safety and general facilities improvement, we would like to have full time DME to go with our NDB.

regards,

FBF

[Narada]

No luck after searching the net for half an hour! Cardion (in the US) is one posssibility, but they don't seem to have a website. I am sure there are a few other manufacturers (some of the big names like GEC, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon come to mind, but their websites are no help).

I suggest you call your country's aviation regulatory organization's procurement people and ask them for contact information at the manufacturers. I suspect a DME ground station will be a big ticket item (>>$25K).

[Richard Bristowe]

It might be worth emailing [email protected] - he is a helluva helpful guy.

PS - wish somebody would replace OUR DME!

R.

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[jetstar]

You might check with the USA or Aust for a
TACAN as used by the military. They have
portable units for their various operations
and occasionally these things come up for sale at various auctions.

[Fat Boy Flyer]

Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply.
Regards,

FBF :)


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