Special Features:

Removal of elt from aircraft and attachment of portable antenna allows user to move to a more protected area while continually transmitting to search and rescue satellites; accuracy within 3 kilometers; transmitter is identified by serial number or aircraft id; 5-year battery life; a low cost solution for automatic portable 406 mhz elt technology; auxiliary antenna attached to elt allows transmission from outside the aircraft; automatic activation by multi-axis g-switch

Properties:

A manually or automatically activated device which is part of a satellite system. when activated, it is designed to transmit a distress signal to locate a person, a boat or an aircraft needing rescue.