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Is A 406 ELT Worth It? Reduce Expectations

Yes, they perform better, but only marginally and false alerts are a nuisance. A PLB is more cost effective and can be used anywhere.

Paul Bertorelli

February 24, 2021

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The Cessna 172 in the accident above was equipped with a 121.5 MHz beacon. It activated on impact, but didn't aid in locating the airplane. One occupant was killed, one survived after a night in the woods.

Every other summer, I torture myself with the $1500 biennial ELT switch flip. I install the required 24-month battery, wait for the minute hand to sweep past the top of the hour and press the test switch with bated breath. The crisp woop-woop of the truly ancient EBC 121.5 MHz beacon makes the Cub legal for two more years. But one day, the dreaded decision will come. I’ll have to buy a 406 MHz ELT.