{"id":9328,"date":"2021-03-16T08:12:25","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T08:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acrartex.com\/products\/c406-1\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T13:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:44:14","slug":"c406-1","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.acrartex.com\/uk\/products\/c406-1\/","title":{"rendered":"C406-1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The C406-1 has been tested to meet the rigorous requirements of TSO C126 including 500 G shock, 1000 pound crush as well as flame and vibration tests. The C406-1 is available for use with Artex&#8217;s low cost whip antennas, rod antenna or a blade antenna. The C406-1\u00a0may be interfaced with the optional Artex ELT\/NAV Interface\u00a0enabling latitude and longitude data to be transmitted as part of the 406 MHz message. The C406-1 uses a single coax cable to accommodate all three frequencies. The C406-1 ELT is available for fixed wing with a single-directional\u00a0G-Switch and helicopter (HM) applications with a multi-axis G-Switch.<\/p>\n<p>ARTEX ELTs are the choice of commercial aircraft including Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer and business Jets including Cessna, Beechcraft, Quest, Gulfstream and Embraer.<\/p>\n<p>Immediate Search and Rescue response with completed registration<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Operating on 121.5, 243, and 406 MHz frequencies<\/li>\n<li>Worldwide coverage<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with ELT to Navigation Interface<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"C406-1HM\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acrartex.com\/products\/c406-1-hm\">Helicopter Model Available (453-5003)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>5-year battery life\u00a0(Replacement Battery Part No. 452-0133)<\/li>\n<li>If you use it&#8230;we&#8217;ll replace it,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.survivorclub.com\/\">Free of Charge<\/a>.\u00a0 Simply submit your story, send us back your used beacon so we can have it mounted on our Wall of Fame and we&#8217;ll send you a brand new beacon of equal or greater value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Certifications<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TSO C126<\/li>\n<li>ETSO 2C126<\/li>\n<li>Cospas\/Sarsat Approved<\/li>\n<li>Transport &amp; Industry Canada Approved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ELT Pack List<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 745pt; border: none;\" width=\"994\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"width: 140pt;\" width=\"187\" \/>\n<col style=\"width: 219pt;\" width=\"292\" \/>\n<col style=\"width: 197pt;\" width=\"263\" \/>\n<col style=\"width: 189pt;\" width=\"252\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.0pt;\">\n<td class=\"xl66\" style=\"border: none; height: 20.0pt; width: 140pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px;\" width=\"187\" height=\"27\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"xl69\" style=\"border: 0.5pt solid gray; background: #3c404a; width: 219pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px;\" width=\"292\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"color: #b0e40a;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-style: normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: none;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Antenna<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"xl69\" style=\"border: 0.5pt solid gray; 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text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/5qo74dp51jtlas7\/455-5002_packlist.pdf?dl=1\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-style: normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: none;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Pack List<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.0pt;\">\n<td class=\"xl71\" style=\"border: 0.5pt solid gray; background: #b0e40a; height: 20.0pt; border-top: none; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px;\" height=\"27\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-style: normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: none;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">ELT C406-1 455-5007<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"xl66\" style=\"border: none; 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