G Groundpounder New member Oct 11, 2013 #1 I'm looking to buy a 406 ELT for a 172, seems to be many choice out there. Which one has the best "bang for the buck"? Thanks
I'm looking to buy a 406 ELT for a 172, seems to be many choice out there. Which one has the best "bang for the buck"? Thanks
J Jim Logajan Administrator Staff member Oct 12, 2013 #2 midlifeflyer said: Thanks. I'm looking around and leaning a bit toward the ACR ResQLink+. Buoyant, light, 5-year battery, football-field accuracy. Price seems competitive with other similar units. Click to expand... That was the top recommendation for personal 406 beacons in an Aviation Consumer review article published in August, 2012: http://www.aviationconsumer.com/issues/42_8/safety/Personal-406-Beacons_6289-1.html (Full article requires a subscription.)
midlifeflyer said: Thanks. I'm looking around and leaning a bit toward the ACR ResQLink+. Buoyant, light, 5-year battery, football-field accuracy. Price seems competitive with other similar units. Click to expand... That was the top recommendation for personal 406 beacons in an Aviation Consumer review article published in August, 2012: http://www.aviationconsumer.com/issues/42_8/safety/Personal-406-Beacons_6289-1.html (Full article requires a subscription.)
