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Old 22-06-2008, 08:38   #5
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Originally Posted by MarkJ View Post
I think there would be a changeover period, even unadvertised. But he without a 406 better get one to be on the safe side
Mark, I am pretty sure (but hey, it's only an internet opinion) that the satellite processing WILL be turned off exactly at midnight GMT , January 31, 2009.

I agree that the only beacon to have is a 406 but I am interested in knowing what is the official position on a 121.5 transmission (that is unaccompanied by a 406 transmission) especially as all 406 beacons do (and will continue to) transmit on 121.5 anyway.
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