406MHz Programming
Apart from offerring programming of foreign Kannad ELT’s and McMurdo PLB’s from other country codes to New Zealand encoding, we can also encode beacons that are purchased from ourselves to other country codes.
Battery Replacement
We offer a comprehensive 406MHz battery change and testing service with the equipment to verify the accuracy of 406MHz PLB & ELT.
PLB Models: XS-4, Safelink Solo, Fastfind 200, Fastfind 220 &
RescueMe PLB1.
PLB / ELT disposal
Please do not dispose of any old or unwanted PLB / ELT's or EPIRB's in the rubbish. Please send then to us at the address below and we will dispose of them safely, (including the Lithium Battery inside).
Aviation Radio Ltd
18 George Bolt St
Wellington 6022
Incorrect disposal of your PLB / ELT or EPIRB can lead to a Search & Rescue call out, several happen ever year due to being set off accidentally.
Also we do not need Lithium batteries dumped as these will explode when damaged.
Lifejacket Service
We provide servicing for Switlik, Baltic, Mustang and LSC inflatable lifejackets as per manufacturers specification. We are NZCAA Part 145 approved so can issue the NZCAA release Form 1’s if required.