BD406 & PBD406 Emergency Beacon Locator - Main Image
BD406 & PBD406 Emergency Beacon Locator - Thumbnail 1
BD406 & PBD406 Emergency Beacon Locator - Thumbnail 2
BD406 & PBD406 Emergency Beacon Locator - Thumbnail 3
BD406 & PBD406 Emergency Beacon Locator - Thumbnail 4
BD406 & PBD406 Emergency Beacon Locator - Thumbnail 5

Note: Product images are provided for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the actual product. All images are property of their respective owners. For accurate product information and specifications, please visit the official product page.

BD406 & PBD406 Emergency Beacon Locator

Payloads & Sensors

Description

High-performance emergency signal decoder that receives and decodes signals transmitted by emergency radios (ELTs, EPIRBs, and PLBs) during distress situations. Provides rescue crews and first responders with highly accurate GPS position information of aircraft in distress, available in panel mount (BD406) or portable (PBD406) versions.

About the Company

Becker Avionics East Europe

Becker Avionics East Europe specializes in supplying communication, navigation, surveillance, and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications. Founded in 2008, they are the exclu...

Core Information

Product Category
Beacon/Tracker
Sensor Modalities
Communications
Serving Industries
Air Maritime Surface
Key Features
Real-time 406 MHz beacon monitoring by scanning up to 16 channels Displays 406 MHz frequency and decodes the full distress message Indicates the elapsed time since last message was received in seconds Sensitivity > –104 dBm / 1.4 μV / 50Ω Computes and indicates via GPS the navigation route to the emergency beacons Tracks and Identifies each target (up to 10 targets) and displays the 15 digit C/S Hex ID Code Qualified according to DO-160D standard NVG-friendly backlit Display Power 9 V DC to 36 V DC (panel mounted) and AC adapter for portable system ARINC 429 output (BD406 only) Weight of BD406 less than 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg Weight of PBD406 approx. 12.125 lbs / 5.5 kg
Use Cases
Search & Rescue operations Emergency distress signal detection Civil & Military aircrew operations Maritime emergency response Personal locator beacon monitoring
Model Number
BD406 & PBD406
Title
BD406 & PBD406 Emergency Beacon Locator

Compatibility & Integration

Compatible Vehicle Types
Manned Aircraft Other
Mount Type
Fixed
Interfaces/Protocols
ARINC 429
Power Input (VDC)
9–36

Performance & General Specs

Storage Options
None
Weight (g)
1100
Processing Features
Signal decoding GPS position computation Target tracking and identification
Onboard Processing

Communications, Transponder & Remote ID Specs

Function Type
Communications Relay
Frequency Bands
406 MHz

Compliance & Security

Country of Origin
Slovak Republic
Regulatory/Standards Compliance
DO-160D

Pricing & Availability

Distributor/Region Availability
Eastern Europe Middle East Africa Selected regions of Asia
Availability Status
Contact for Availability