AEM Limited, a subsidiary of Umeco plc, a leading international provider of value-added services, components and composite materials primarily to the aerospace and defence industry, is pleased to announce that it now has its own in-house test facility for emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). The test equipment is housed in a fully RF (radio frequency) shielded screen room to prevent the open broadcast of signals, which could trigger a false alert.

The computer based diagnostic equipment is able to decode all COSPAS-SARSAT protocols and analyse ELT signal transmission characteristics. Audio modulation tests, G-switch tests, battery tests/replacements and dongle testing can all be carried out.

"As live testing of ELTs is now prohibited, AEM has developed capability in response to customer demand. This reflects AEM's commitment to customer service." said Andrew Wheeler, Operations Manager at AEM, Stansted Airport.

For further information contact Tina Suckling at tsuckling@aem.co.uk