Return-Path: Received: from www05.netaddress.usa.net ([204.68.24.25]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.1.2 release (PO203-101c) ID# 0-44819U2500L250S0) with SMTP id AAA21056 for ; Fri, 11 Sep 1998 14:03:10 -0400 Received: (qmail 20888 invoked by uid 60001); 11 Sep 1998 18:03:02 -0000 Message-ID: <19980911180302.20887.qmail@www05.netaddress.usa.net> Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 18:03:02 From: Dan Schaefer To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Subject: ELT's X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Regarding Angier Ames query about ELT's. They're all pretty good, Angier, since anything you can purchase will probably meet the required TSO specs. If I had it to do over, I'd buy one that uses standard alkaline "D" cells like the ACK unit. I had to replace the pack in my Pointer Model 3000 unit just last week and in the packaging, the manufacturer included a flyer in which they proudly point out that their new battery now provides a higher voltage, and thus more range, because they have changed to alkaline cells. It appeared the pack consisted of 5 or 6 "D" cells and goes for around $30. I know it's not a big thing, $30 every two years, but I just have a constitutional aversion to this sort of thing if it's not necessary. Besides, I like the idea of going to the local store and picking up a six-pack of Bunny-batteries instead of having to go to the local av. shop or mail order catalog. Anyway, as the man says, "You pays your money and you takes your choice". Dan Schaefer One thing to consider though is the kind of battery pack used. ____________________________________________________________________ Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1