elt question

[jiott]

I am not familiar with those models, but the first thing would be to determine if they use the old 121.5 frequency or the new 406. If they are the old frequency I would deep six them as not worth repair. The most popular one right now seems to be the ACK E-04. It is the new 406, probably the most reasonable in price, and works reliably with no issues. Kitfox will sell it and they also use it in their SLSA's. Comes with antenna and ability to tie into your GPS.

[jmodguy]

I went with an Artex 345. It supports 121.5 and 406. Comes with a whip antenna that can be hidden in the aft fuselage and a mount. Has a GPS input to support 406 mode. Mid $500 range.

[Dave S]

Greg,


Ameri King was gigged for using unapproved parts in their manufactured equipment. The company is out of buisiness last I heard and their stuff is totally orphaned. It is also a bunch of junk that may or may not work. I had an AK encoded which died a young death on me before the UPN (unapproved parts notification) came out so I replaced it with another....and you don't have to guess what happened to that - of course the UPN was out by then.



Check it out for yourself:



https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/...13NM460018.pdf


AK was first found out on their ELTs (G switches in particular), but the UPN investigation found the encoders and pretty much anything they made was not complying with their approvals.


Personally if I had an AK encoder - I'd put it out on the 200 yard rifle range and test out my marksmanship skills.


Trust my hide to that junk?...no way

[DesertFox4]

L.E.A.F. has the ACK 406 complete kit for $475.00.

https://www.leadingedgeairfoils.com/

[Dorsal]

I also have the Ameri-King which will get replaced with a 406 unit (no rush). Given the 2020 ADS-B mandate coming I plan on using a Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B out which can also supply GPS info for the ACK ELT. I already have the GDL 39 for ADS-B in.

[HighWing]

Major coincidence! I needed to replace the battery on my Ameri-King AK-450 and discovered the issues with the FAA. Since mine was already installed and didn't want to re-invent the wheel, I went with the Kannad Ameri-King Retrofit ELT. The mounting plate has holes drilled that accommodate the original mount for the Ameri-King and the panel remote has accommodating electrical fittings that would make the replacement much easier using existing wiring. I attached the mount yesterday and today I will plug in the wiring for the panel remote switch and test. A little more than I wanted to spend, but worth it in effort. The Kannad is a bit smaller and lighter, battery exp. date - 8/2024

[Flyin Farmer]

Thanks for all the great responses Advice Taken ,ordered a new one!