406 MHz Beacon Decode Program
Click here to access a 406 MHz
beacon decode program.
The program is written in the JScript programming
language and requires Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4 or higher
to operate, it is not compatible with Netscape. For faster operation
it is recommended that the decode program html page be saved to your
computer and run locally. This will eliminate the requirement to re-download
the program each time it is required.
The program is offered for use "as is", please
report any anomalies or errors to the Cospas Sarsat secretariat at mail@cospas-sarsat.int.
Operating Instructions
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Enter the beacon hexadecimal information in the field provided,
ensuring that there are no blank spaces before, after or between
the hexadecimal characters.
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Select the decode option relating to the number of characters
entered.
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Press "Process".
Note:
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If the program issues a warning that a character is out of range,
check the data entered to ensure that all digits are hexadecimal
characters. For example ensure that the numerical digit 0 was not
mistakenly entered as the letter O; if all appears correct, then
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verify that that blank spaces have not been entered either before
the first character, after the last character, or in between the
characters of the beacon message. Place the cursor before the first
character and depress the back space key until the characters are
flush against the left edge of the input box, then place the cursor
immediately after the last character and press the delete key (this
will remove any blank spaces that were copied into the decode box
before or after the beacon message).
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