Since 1986 Harry Weisberger has been a contributor to Aviation International News and a regular member of its HAI and NBAA convention news editorial staff. He was previously a marketing communications specialist for Sperry Flight Systems in Phoenix, providing information involving the general aviation, airline, defense and space market segments. His aviation journalism activity has also included writing and editing for Flight Training, Business Aviation Safety Journal, Private Pilot and Arizona Flyways (for whom he interviewed Barry Goldwater and Paul Tibbets. He has also contributed to Smithsonian Air &amp; Space and Aero magazines. He served 5-1/2 years on active duty with the U.S. Navy as a radar intercept officer in F4 Phantom jet fighters, followed by Naval Air Reserve duty as a patrol plane navigator. Weisberger’s journalism career began at the Santa Ana Register (now Orange County Register) where he was a beat reporter and copy desk editor. He holds a commercial pilot license with instrument rating, has logged 1,980 pilot hours and has owned or been a partner in five general aviation aircraft.

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The new Artex ELT 1000 emergency locator transmitter from ACR Electronics, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,has received Cospas-Sarsat and FAA approvals and is now for sale.The ELT 1000 is designed with multiple installation configurations to reduce overall installation cost and is “competitively priced.” Information on the new ELT and the other ACR Electronics offerings is available at the ACR/Artex booth (4035).

 


The ELT 1000 is designed with modern electronics that maximize frequency stability and power and a stainless steel mounting strap that helps make sure the ELT remains attached during an accident. It operates on both 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz and includes a built-in GPS receiver, which provides precise location information that can be transmitted to emergency personnel via the Cospas-Sarsat networks. Designed for multiple installation configurations, the new ELT 1000 is a quick, easy and affordable retrofit for obsolete 121.5 MHz ELTs, according to ACR.

 


Other ELT 1000 features include a single antenna for 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz transmission; cockpit self-test feature; hermetically sealed G-switch; and encoded digitalaircraft ID and owner contact details. It is important for aircraft owners and operators to register their new 406 MHz ELTs right after installation so that the correct information is transmitted to rescuers in case of an accident that activates the ELT.

 


“This new ELTis the first from Artex in many years,” said Gerald Angeli, ACR Electronics president and general manager. “We feelthat itoffers excellent value along with the highest quality workmanship.” ­

 


In addition to manufacturing ELTs, battery packs and accessories, ACR also offers emergency position indicating radio beacons, personal locater beacons, SAR transponders, strobe lights life jacket lights, search lights and safety accessories.

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