Pilot Rescue Locator Beacon

Description:

This is an old ad for a Pilot Rescue Locator Beacon. It reads: AUTOMATIC RESCUE LOCATOR BEACON RLB-2A

Compact and light. Measures 31/4"x1%"x41/2". Weighs only 24 ounces with indestructable flexible antenna. 250 Milliwatt transmitter signal carries hundreds of miles on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz. simultaneously.

Automatic impact switch manual control activates beacon. Functional meter displays unit and battery condition. Mercury Alkaline or Nickel-Cadmium batteries as­sure 24 or 48 hour operation. Your choice for your climate. Universal bracket allows shock and weather resistant RLB-2A to be mounted in any fuselage location that permits transmission.

FAA approved and FCC type certified. Modestly priced at $185.00, includ­ing 24 hour battery. ACR ELECTRONICS, 112 Voice Road, Carle Place, New York 11514 A Chromalloy American Company. This is definietely a cool vintage pilot beacon.

Posted by: Old Pilot