{"id":9709,"date":"2021-03-16T08:22:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T08:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acrartex.com\/products\/c406-1-hm\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T13:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:48:51","slug":"c406-1-hm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.acrartex.com\/uk\/products\/c406-1-hm\/","title":{"rendered":"C406-1 HM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The C406-1 HM 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 HM\u00a0is available for use with Artex&#8217;s low cost whip antennas, rod antenna or a blade antenna. The C406-1\u00a0HM may 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 HM uses a single coax cable to accommodate all three frequencies. The C406-1 HM 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>&nbsp;<\/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>5-year battery life\u00a0(Replacement Battery Part No.\u00a0452-0133)<\/li>\n<li>If you use it&#8230;we&#8217;ll replace it,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.survivorclub.com\/\">Free of Charge<\/a>.\u00a0Simply 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>ARTEX ELTs are the choice of rotorcraft aircraft including Sikorsky, Airbus Helicopters, AgustaWestland and Bell.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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; 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The ELT automatically activates during a crash and transmits the standard swept tone on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz. 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