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ELT vs. ELT
406 MHz
121.5 MHz
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SAR assets launch on first alert.
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Average 2.5 hrs saved in
maritime, 6 hrs in inland.
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Assets on scene earlier
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Vessel/aircraft ID, POC with
alerts allows rapid
corroboration or stand-down.
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Near instantaneous detection
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5.0 Watt output
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High false alarm rate makes
first-alert launch unfeasible.
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Absent independent distress
corroboration, RCCs must wait
for additional alert info.
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Alerts are anonymous.
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No instantaneous detection.
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0.1 Watt output
US Coast Guard
No Trigger!
Sinks!