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NEW – Fixed Wing Audio Control Panel Variants
Becker Avionics introduces the new fixed wing digital audio panel for its Digital Audio and Intercom System DVCS6100. The new panel variant of the Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6100 is specifically tailored for fixed-wing applications. The new fixed-wing ACU6100 will come in a horizontal and vertical format to ease retrofit installations.



NEW – BD406 Beacon Decoder
Becker Avionics announces the introduction of its new Beacon Decoder (BD) 406, the most modern-lightweight, competitively priced 406 MHz beacon decoder on the market. The Becker PBD406 Portable Beacon Decoder system has also been specifically designed to detect, locate and verify any 406 MHz PLB’s, SPLB’s, ELT’s or EPIRB’s. The Beacon Decoder is a self–contained panel mounted or battery operated portable unit, encompassing a complete decoder, LCD display, and intuitive control interface…



NEW - AR6201 VHF-AM Transceiver with 8.33 kHz
Becker Avionics introduces its new high performance, compact, AR6201 VHF-AM Transceiver with 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing and integrated voice activated (VOX) intercom system for up to four passengers. The AR 6201 continues the legacy of its predecessor the AR4201 VHF-AM transceiver, which set the worldwide benchmark for aviation transceiver reliability and performance. With more than 18,000 units sold, the AR4201 has been the trustworthy companion for thousands of pilots flying millions of flight-hours.



NEW – MR510 406 MHz Dual Voice Personal Locator Beacon
Becker Avionics introduces its third-generation MR510 Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), with integrated 12-Channel GPS and dual voice communication capability (UHF or VHF). The MR510 presents a significant safety tool for aviation and marine professionals. The new MR510 Personal Locator Beacon offers military-grade performance, with advanced features including global positioning system (GPS) technology, which make it easier and quicker for COSPAS-SARSAT satellites to pick up distress signals and relay an accurate location to rescuers. Pinpointing the location of the person in distress will quickly help search and rescue agencies to better locate individuals and save lives.


 
 




 
 

Trade Shows



AEA National Convention
April 3-6, 2012
Washington DC
HELI & UV PACIFIC
May 23-24, 2012
Gold Coast, Australia
ALEA Northeast
May 1-3, 2012
Annapolis, MD
ALEA 42nd Annual Conference & Exposition
July 11-14, 2012
Reno, Nevada
ALEA Western
September 4-6, 2012
San Diego, California
AEA US West Regional Meeting
September 11-13, 2012
Reno, Nevada
Sea King Conference
September 17-20, 2012
Melbourne, Florida
AEA US East Regional Meeting
September 28-30, 2012
Naples, Florida
Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2012
October 9-14, 2012
Nagoya, Japan
AMTC 2012
October 22-24, 2012
Seattle, Washington
NBAA 65th Annual Meeting & Convention 2012
October 30 - November 1, 2012
Orlando, Florida



 



 
 

Press Releases



200th Becker Avionics Digital ICS in operation with the Army’s UH-72A Lakota Fleet

Miramar, FL, March 14, 2012 – Becker Avionics recently announced they have delivered over 200 state-of-the-art Digital Voice Communication Systems (DVCS6100) to EADS North America/American Eurocopter, as part of the avionics package for the U.S. Army’s UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) fleet.
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Becker Avionics’ Social Media – Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube

Miramar, FL, March 13, 2012 - Becker Avionics announces the introduction of its newly updated website which provides a more user-friendly interface to product and service information. In addition, Becker Avionics has launched a number of social media channels to allow customers and users of Becker products to follow news and updates more easily.
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Becker Avionics’ DVCS6100 Airborne Digital Audio System selected for Royal Australian Navy Bell 429’s

Miramar, FL February 28, 2012 – Becker Avionics announced today that its Digital Audio System, the DVCS6100, was selected for the Royal Australian Navy's Retention and Motivation Initiative (RMI) program. The three (3) Bell 429s will be provided to the Royal Australian Navy's through Raytheon Australia.
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OSF Aviation Selects Becker Avionics’ DVCS6100 for new EC145 Fleet

Miramar, FL, February 9, 2012 – Becker Avionics’ DVCS6100 Digital Audio System was recently selected by OSF Aviation, LLC, a part of OSF HealthCare based in Peoria, Illinois for their new EC145 Air Medical Helicopter fleet.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) selects Becker Avionics’ audio and intercom system for new PC-12 multi-mission turboprop fleet

Miramar, FL, February 8, 2012 – Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the recent selection of its digital audio and intercom system, DVCS6100, by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for their new PC-12 Spectre multi-mission turboprop fleet.
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Floyd Roney joins Becker Avionics’ sales team

Miramar, FL, February 7, 2012 – Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the expansion of its sales team with the addition of Floyd Roney, a long-standing member of the aviation and avionics communities.
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Westchester County Police Department selects Becker Avionics’ Airborne Digital Audio System for new Bell 407

Miramar, FL February 6, 2012 – Westchester County (NY) Police Department recently decided to equip their new Bell 407 patrol helicopter with the Becker Avionics airborne digital audio system DVCS6100.
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Leading Airborne Digital Audio Management System Pushes Ahead

Miramar, FL February 2, 2012 - Becker Avionics’ Airborne Digital Audio Management System is the best selling digital aircraft communication management system on the market and has set the standard in the industry for product features, reliability and maturity.
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Becker Avionics to Exhibit at HeliExpo 2012

Miramar, FL January 31, 2012 - Becker Avionics will be exhibiting at HeliExpo 2012 in Dallas, Texas, from February 12-14. HeliExpo is the world's largest tradeshow dedicated to the international rotorcraft industry. Becker Avionics Inc. will showcase the latest communications, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications.
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Becker Avionics Digital Intercom System DVCS6100 included in Army’s New UH-72A Lakota MEP Aircraft

Miramar, FL, January 26, 2012 – The state-of-the-art Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS 6100) was included in the avionics package on the U.S. Army’s new UH-72A Lakota Mission Equipment Package (MEP) aircraft, a variant of this highly successful Light Utility Helicopter (LUH).
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Becker Avionics’ DVCS 6100 Airborne Digital Audio Management System installed in ATR 42 Twin-Turboprop Aircraft.

Miramar, FL, January 12, 2012 – The DVCS 6100 Airborne Digital Audio Management System was recently installed in an ATR 42 twin-turboprop aircraft. The ATR 42 is primarily used by regional airliners for short-haul flights, but is also a popular platform amongst special mission operators.
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Fairfax County Police Department takes delivery of First Multi-Mission Bell 429 with the DVCS6100 Airborne Digital Audio System

Miramar, FL January 10, 2012 – Fairfax County Police Department near Washington DC recently took delivery of the first of two new Bell 429 light-twin law enforcement/EMS helicopters equipped with Becker Avionics Digital Audio System, the DVCS6100.
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New Features for the Digital Audio Control and Intercom System, DVCS6100

AMTC, St Louis, MO, October 18, 2011 - Becker Avionics announces the introduction of a new version of the Digital Audio and Intercom System DVCS6100 Remote Electronic Unit (REU), that includes the latest features to enhance the performance of the system and keeps operators flying with the latest level of technology.
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Mercy Flight Buffalo and San Juan Regional AirCare take delivery of new Bell 429’s with DVCS6100 Digital Audio Systems

AMTC, St Louis, MO, October 17, 2011 – Mercy Flight Inc. of Buffalo, NY and San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM recently took delivery of new Bell 429 light-twin EMS helicopter equipped with Becker Avionics Digital Audio Systems, the DVCS6100.
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New Digital Audio Control Panel for Fixed-Wing Aircraft

Las Vegas, NBAA, October 11, 2011 - Becker Avionics yesterday unveiled the new fixed wing digital audio panel for its Digital Audio and Intercom System DVCS6100. The new panel variant of the Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6100 is specifically tailored for fixed-wing applications.
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TSO certification of New AR6201 VHF-AM Transceiver – Ideal Ground Clearance / 3rd Back-up Radio for Business Aviation

NBAA, Las Vegas, October 11, 2011 – Becker Avionics announces TSO certification of its new high performance, compact 21/4-inch, AR6201 VHF-AM Transceiver, with 8.33 kHz channel spacing and integrated voice activated (VOX) intercom system. The intercom feature allows up to two passengers with a standard or dynamic microphone.
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Digital Intercom System DVCS6100 installed in 1000th EC135

Baden-Baden, Germany, September 8, 2011 - Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the recent delivery by Eurocopter Germany GmbH of the 1000th EC135 to ADAC Air Rescue with the digital audio and intercom system, DVCS6100, installed.
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Polycon Airborne Wireless Intercom Extension System (AWIS) for the U.S. Army’s UH-72A Lakota Helicopter

Miramar, FL, August 25, 2011 - Becker Avionics now offers the Polycon Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (AWIS) solution for the U.S. Army’s UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter model.
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Polycon Airborne Wireless Intercom Extension System (AWIS) for the C-130

Miramar, FL, August 22, 2011 - Becker Avionics now offers the Polycon Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (AWIS) solution for the Lockheed-Martin C-130 and other airlift and tanker aircraft.
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New Maritime VHF Dual Band Transceiver for the Polycon Wireless Intercom Extension System

Miramar, FL, August 15, 2011 - Becker Avionics announced the introduction of the new Maritime VHF Dual-Band Transceiver for the Polycon Wireless Intercom Extension System.
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Polycon product demonstration at the ALEA in New Orleans

Miramar, FL, August 11, 2011 - During a product demonstration, the Becker Avionics team showed the various system components and capabilities of the Polycon system to several customers.
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Airborne Audio and Intercom Systems are frequently underappreciated avionics systems

Miramar, FL, August 4, 2011 - During the recent Airborne Law Enforcement (ALEA) annual convention in New Orleans, Brett Gardner, Director of Sales and Marketing stated that, “Every aircraft — fixed or rotary, commercial or military — needs an intercom system to function effectively”.
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Company News



Becker Avionics demonstrates strong performance in 2010

Miramar, FL - February 15, 2011 - Becker Avionics Inc., the leader in airborne digital audio and intercom systems, announced its preliminary results for the year, ended 31 December 2010. Despite a market down economy Becker Avionics Inc. exceeded expectations and out-performed all others in its class. Becker Avionics Inc. generated revenues of $5.5 million, compared to $3.6 million in 2009, and an underlying growth of over 20% during the same period last year.

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