Approximately 85% of FAA Alaska’s NDB equipment is Nautel.

Nautel’s NDB Systems offer:

• Constant field strength output
• Automatic resistance matching
• Sophisticated graphic user interface
• Dual (main/standby) configuration
• Synthesized exciter with DDS technology
• Extensive automatic fault monitoring
• Extensive remote control and monitoring
• High overall efficiency (70% or better)

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Non-Directional Radio Beacons

• VR125/250 W Non-Directional Radio Beacon Transmitter
• VR500/1000/2000 W Non-Directional Radio Beacon Transmitter

• ATU-HP - 750 - 3000 W Antenna Tuning Unit
• ATU-LP – 250 W Antenna Tuning Unit
• ATU500 - 125 W Antenna Tuning Unit

FAA Alaska Selects Nautel ATU-HP
for Three Locations

In February 2008, due to the catastrophic failure of their existing ATU, the Alaska Region of the FAA elected to purchase an ATU-HP from Nautel for installation at St. Paul Island, Alaska in April 2008. This new generation ATU was selected for its compatibility with and support of the incumbent Nautel ND2000 transmitter – approximately 85% of FAA Alaska’s NDB equipment is Nautel.

The Nautel ATU-HP at FAA site, St. Paul Island, Alaska.

Based on the performance of the ATU-HP at St. Paul Island, the Alaska Region of the FAA purchased two additional units for Deadhorse and Point Lay, Alaska. These were installed in September 2010, flight checked in March 2011 – delayed due to darkness – and are operating trouble-free to date.

Deadhorse, Alaska (left) and the Nautel ATU-HP at Deadhorse FAA site (right).