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NASA NTRS ยท 19850000442

Tester for Distress Beacons

Abstract

Distress beacons on aircraft and boats checked for proper operation with aid of onboard monitor. Monitor mounted in aircraft cockpit or at wheel of boat. Connected to beacon electronics by cable. Monitor used with interface circuitry in beacon, which acts as buffer so that operation of beacon is not adversely affected if monitor is removed or if connecting cable is accidentally short circuited.

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Wade, W. R.. 1986-03-01. Tester for Distress Beacons. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850000442

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