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Only $725.00 USD, the Creative Electronics model 1091C 406/121.5 MHz ELT Beacon Tester provides both an off-the-air field test, as well as a direct connection test, enabling power output measurements, along with an actual functional test of the beacon. It uses green/red LEDs to indicate an either pass or fail condition of the locator beacon being tested.

The tester measures power output, radiated field strength, frequency, modulation, transmitter stability, length of the transmission, the data clocking rate, the amount of un-modulation time, and recycling times.

It decodes the message, protocol being used, type of beacon, operating mode (normal or test), country of registration, the GPS data, if being sent, and the beacon’s identification. The tester incorporates a 4-line LCD display to show the test results, and if any discrepancies are encountered, a list of the discrepancies. Additionally, the results of each test are automatically stored in a non-volatile memory, which can be reviewed when the tests are completed.

Some of the other features include a self-test system that disables the tester if it is too hot or cold to be accurate, or if the battery gets too low. The display will indicate when this happens. The tester uses eight (8) AA batteries. Non-rechargeable Lithium batteries are recommended, and the tester will test approximately 50 beacons on a new set of batteries. If there is any inactivity for 15 minutes, the unit shuts down automatically to conserve battery life.

BONUS: Our Beacon Tester is 100% completely self-contained. There are no parts or accessories to lose or misplace.

As detailed below, the cost of the Creative Electronics’ ELT Beacon Tester, model 1091C, is only $725.00 USD, plus shipping and handling.

If you are in the US or its territories, you may purchase our Beacon Tester online via our Online Store page. (NOTE: If you are outside of the US, you may use the following Online Order Form. If you would prefer not to fill in a form online, you also have the option to download our Offline Order Form in PDF format, and send us the offline form via email.)

Beacon Tester Re-calibration:

As a note, there is no formal requirement to have our Beacon Tester re-calibrated, however, we recommend that it be re-calibrated biennially. Each new Beacon Tester sold includes a calibration certificate and a label on the enclosure with the current date of calibration, as well as when it would be next due. Click Here for more information.

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Product Details

Creative Electronics' ELT Beacon Tester, model 1091C, is the most affordable tester on the market! Only $725.00 USD plus shipping and handling.
gold-satisfaction2-year-warrantyWe are so sure of the quality of our products, that we offer a 90-day, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. In addition, we offer an impressive 2-Year Warranty.

Call us at (208) 435-4002 or use our Contact Form to request a Return Authorization number and receive instructions on how to return your item(s).

Products must be returned in undamaged, resaleable condition. Refunds will be issued for only an undamaged product that can be returned to our stock for resale, less a restocking fee of $25.00. Shipping costs are non-refundable.

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  • Tests both 406 and 121.5 beacons.
  • Tests Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT), Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) and Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) Beacons.
  • Continuous self-test.
  • User friendly operation.
  • Simple pass/fail indication.
  • LCD display of test results.
  • Automatic inactivity shutdown.
  • Test results saved automatically.
  • 100% self-contained unit. (No parts or accessories to lose or misplace.)
Comprehensive Tests of the Following:
  • 121.5 MHz Beacons
    • Frequency
    • Modulation
    • Power or Field Strength
  • 406 MHz Beacons
    • Frequency
    • Modulation
    • Power or Field Strength
    • Un-modulated Time
    • Data Clocking Rate
    • Recycling Time
Decodes and Displays Messages:
  • Type of Beacon
  • Type Certificate Number
  • Serial Number
  • Protocol Being Sent
  • Normal or Test Mode
  • GPS Coordinates, If Sent
  • Country of Registration
  • 15-Digit Hex Code
  • Frequency
  • Modulation
  • Power or Field Strength
  • Unmod Time
  • Data Clocking Rate
  • Recycle Rates
Tester Package Contents Include:
  • Eight (8) non-rechargeable AA Lithium batteries
  • One (1) spare fuse
  • Spiral-bound owners manual
Additional optional accessories are available. Contact Us for further information and pricing.