Some beacon models integrate an auxiliary radio-locating device which provides a homing signal that enable SAR services in the vicinity of the distress event to home on the distress beacon. The type of auxiliary radio-locating device integrated into the beacon is coded in bits 84 — 85 as indicated below.
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Auxiliary Radio-locating Device Code |
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00 |
No Auxiliary Radio-locating Device |
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*01 |
121.5 MHz Auxiliary Radio-locating Device |
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10 |
9 GHz SART Locating Device |
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11 |
Other Auxiliary Radio-locating Device(s) |
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* |
If other auxiliary radio-locating device(s) are used in conjunction to 121.5 MHz, the code for 121.5 MHz (i.e.01) should be used. |
Note: IMO and ICAO require that 406 MHz EPIRBs/ELTs carried on-board vessels/aircraft in accordance with the applicable carriage requirements, include an auxiliary radio-locating device which transmits at 121.5 MHz. For other applications, administrations may require other types of homing devices.