ACR&Artex ELT Test Set (ETS) - Manual (Page 18)

Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C
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Waiting for Data” Screen View
Once a valid message is received, all encoded data is displayed on the screen as
shown below. The first line contains the 15 digit Hex ELT ID. This ID is used to
register the ELT with the national authorities (NOAA in USA). The second line
indicates the message type: Test or Normal, and Short or Long. The third line
displays the country of registry code and the country. The fourth line will contain
the ELT identifying data. The ELT identifying data will consist of one of the
following: serial number, aircraft 24 bit ICAO address, aircraft registration
number. ELT type will be displayed (ELT) and also any auxiliary locating device
(121.5 MHz ELT). If the ELT includes a navigation function, the position will be
displayed in latitude/longitude. Note: The received 406 MHz frequency is not
displayed. The message will be time stamped.
Example of Standard Location Data View
Note: A displayed message will remain on-screen until the “Clear” button is
selected. Select “Done” to save message and proceed. A new message will not
over-write the old message.