SkyHunter406 SKYHUNTER 406 HF - Manual (Page 39)

MANL:INS:SH:X:XX August 8 ,2013
Rev 25
7-1
7 SKYHUNTER 406
TM
OPERATION
7.1 ACTIVATION
ELT is to remain “ON” until rescue as SAR forces could be searching despite darkness or
poor weather.
Your ELT antenna should have a clear view of the sky for best operation and SAR
visibility.
7.1.1 Automatic Activation
In order to be automatically activated by the G-Switch, the ELT must be in “ARM” mode. This
mode is mandatory during flight. Switch the ELT master switch to “OFF” only when the aircraft
is parked for a long period of time or for a maintenance operation. Upon activation the ELT will
begin to transmit the 121.5 MHz signal immediately and will be followed by the 406 MHz signal
up to 50s later. The SkyHunter 406
TM will burst approximately every 50s during the next 24
hours. During transmission the LED on the ELT will be solid green if the ELT has a GPS lock and
will flash green if it does not. When the unit is on, the Remote Switch LED will be solid red if GPS
is locked and flashing red if there is no lock. The audible buzzer will sound approximately every
50 seconds, coinciding with the 406MHz bursts when the ELT is attached to a remote connector
7.1.2 Manual Activation
Switch the ELT to “ON” either with the master switch or the Remote Switch located in the
cockpit of the aircraft. Upon activation the ELT will begin to transmit the 121.5 MHz signal
immediately and will be followed by the 406 MHz signal up to 50s later. The SkyHunter 406
TM
will burst approximately every 50s during the next 24 hours. During transmission the LED on the
ELT will be solid green if the ELT has a GPS lock and will flash green if it does not. When the unit
is on, the Remote Switch LED will be solid red if GPS is locked and flashing red if there is no lock.
The audible buzzer will sound approximately every 50 seconds, coinciding with the 406MHz
bursts when the ELT is attached to a remote connector.
7.2 RESET
In case of accidental activation and if it has been less than 50 seconds since activation you can
reset the ELT. If it has been more than 50 seconds regulations state that you may not
interrupt the transmission unless efforts are made to contact the Air Traffic Controller of this
action.
7.2.1 Manual Reset
Switch the Master Switch on the SkyHunter 406 TM to the “OFF” position and then back to the
“ARM” position.
7.2.2 Remote Reset
Momentarily push the “RESET” side of the Remote Switch located in the cockpit of the aircraft.