Press Releases
Sabreliner Jet Upgraded by Western Aircraft with Becker Avionics DVCS6100 Airborne Digital Audio System
Miramar, FL April 8, 2013 – At the recent Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) annual convention in Las Vegas, Becker
Avionics, Inc. announced that their new fixed wing oriented Digital Audio and Intercom System, DVCS6100, which is specifically
tailored for business jet applications, has recently been installed by Greenwich AeroGroup’s Western Aircraft service center in
Boise, Idaho to replace a legacy Baker audio system on a customer owned Sabreliner jet. The Becker DVCS6100 system
provided a much needed modern ICS upgrade for this aircraft.
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Sacramento Metro Fire Chooses Becker Digital Airborne Audio Control System for UH-1
Miramar, FL March XX, 2013 – The Sacramento Metro Fire Air Operations unit recently received a grant to upgrade its avionics and selected the Becker Avionics DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control system for one of its UH-1 multi-mission helicopters.
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Becker Avionics’ Digital ICS System Chosen by Helibras/Eurocopter for Brazil AS550 Fennec Major Fleet Modernization Program
Miramar, FL March 5, 2013 – Becker Avionics is proud to announce that it will supply its
DVCS6100 digital audio and
intercommunication system for the Brazilian Army Aviation AS550 A2 Fennec and AS350 L1 Squirrel helicopters modernization program.
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Utah Highway Patrol (DPS) Selects Becker Digital Airborne Audio Control System for New AS350 B3e
Miramar, FL January 30, 2013 – The Utah Highway Patrol/Department of Public Safety (DPS) Aero Bureau, recently selected
the Becker Avionics DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control system for its newly ordered AS350 B3e multi-mission helicopter.
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Selects Becker Digital Airborne Audio Control
System for AStar Fleet Upgrade
Miramar, FL January 7, 2013 – Becker Avionics announced today that Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in California,
selected the Becker DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control panel system to upgrade their four Eurocopter AS350 multi-mission
helicopters and single Cessna 182P surveillance fixed wing platform.
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Becker Avionics Unveils New Fixed Wing DVCS6100 Airborne Digital Audio System at NBAA in Orlando
Orlando, FL October 30, 2012 – At NBAA this week, Becker Avionics will officially unveil their new fixed wing oriented Digital
Audio and Intercom System DVCS6100. The new panel variants of the Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6100 is specifically tailored for
fixed-wing applications.
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Polycon Waterproof SAR Radio system – Now Available in NVG Compatible Version
Miramar, FL – October 11, 2012 – Becker Avionics, partner with Axnes Aviation AS for sales and marketing, as
well as product support services for the Polycon Wireless Intercom Extension System for North America, now
offers an NVG compatible version of the system. This is in response to the SAR market upgrading to NVG
Compatible modern Helicopter platforms and the increasing use of NVG systems in civil Rotorcraft to increase
operational safety.
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Rogers Helicopters/Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney, NE Select Becker Avionics'
DVCS6100 Airborne Digital Audio System for new Bell 429
Miramar, FL October 9, 2012 – Rogers Helicopters/Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney selected the Becker Avionics Digital
Audio System DVCS6100 for their new Bell 429 light-twin EMS helicopters.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Aviation Unit Upgrades with Becker Digital Airborne Intercom Technology
Miramar, FL, September 27, 2012 – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Aviation unit recently selected the Becker DVCS6100
digital airborne audio control panel system for their two Bell 407 helicopters. Wysong Enterprises Inc. in Blountville, TN completed
an extensive avionics and mission equipment upgrade for both aircraft during the summer prior to the CM aviation unit's
demanding operations supporting the Democratic National Convention (DNC) held in Charlotte in early September.
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Becker Avionics Digital Audio System Selected for New Utah AirMed EC145
Miramar, FL, September 26, 2012 – Becker Avionics' DVCS6100 Digital Audio System was recently selected for the new
University of Utah AirMed EC145 Air Medical helicopter. The aircraft is a replacement for an older twin-engine helicopter in
AirMed's fleet.
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First of OSF Aviation's New EC145's Delivers with Becker Avionics' DVCS6100 Digital Audio System
Miramar, FL, August 16, 2012 – OSF Aviation, LLC, a division of OSF HealthCare based in Peoria, Illinois recently took delivery of their first of four (4) new Eurocopter EC145 Air Medical helicopters with the Becker Avionics' DVCS6100 Digital Audio System installed. These EC145s are part of a fleet replacement program for OSF's operations.
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Fairfax County Police Department takes delivery of 2nd Multi-Mission Bell 429 with Becker Avionics' DVCS6100 Airborne Digital Audio System
Miramar, FL August 09, 2012 – Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) near Washington DC recently took delivery of its second new Bell 429 light-twin law enforcement/EMS helicopter equipped with Becker Avionics DVCS6100 Digital Audio System.
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Multiple U.S. Airborne Law Enforcement Customers Select Becker Digital Airborne Audio Control System for their Aircraft
Reno, NV July 12, 2012 – At this week's annual Airborne Law Enforcement Association annual convention in Reno Nevada, Becker Avionics is celebrating their growing success in serving this key public safety industry. Becker's popular DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control system has been selected by a wide variety of North American Air Support units for their vital multi-mission aircraft platforms, including:
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Becker Aircraft Intercommunications System (ICS) Ideal COTS Retrofit Solution for Lockheed-Martin C-130/L-100 Aircraft
Farnborough, England, July 12, 2012 – Over 40 models and variants of the Hercules serve with more than 50 nations. In December 2006 the C-130 became only the fifth aircraft to mark 50 years of continuous service with its original primary customer the United States Air Force. The C-130 is also the only military aircraft to remain in continuous production for 50 years, as seen with the updated C-130J Super Hercules. The Hercules family has the longest continuous production run of any military aircraft in history.
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Becker Avionics Aircraft Intercommunications System (ICS) selected for C-130 retrofit
Miramar, FL June 28, 2012 – Becker Avionics recently completed a intercom system (ICS) modernization and upgrade project for C-130/L-382 aircraft with an undisclosed customer in conjunction with a prime U.S. aircraft integration company.
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Becker Avionics achieves a milestone by celebrating the delivery of its 1,000th Digital
Voice Communication System (DVCS)
Miramar, FL April 26, 2012 – Becker Avionics reached a significant operational and sales milestone last month
when the company delivered its 1,000th Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS) since introducing the leading edge Digital
Audio System family. The unit was delivered to Bell Helicopter-Textron for completion on the Westchester County Police Bell
407GX airborne law enforcement patrol helicopter.
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Pima County (Ariz.) Sheriffs Department Selects Becker Digital Airborne ICS for New
AS350 B3e
Miramar, FL April 9, 2012 – Becker Avionics announced today that Pima County Sheriffs Department (PCSD) of Tucson,
Arizona, selected the DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control panel system for its new AS350 B3e multi-mission helicopter.
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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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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.
