New device works with the T-RX Avionics Tester and provides superior signal isolation
for effective GPS radio testing
New Orleans, LA – 28 March 2022 – CCX Technologies is introducing its new GPS Antenna Coupler at the AEA National Convention and Trade Show today during the New Product Introduction Session. The new device, which is used with the T-RX Avionics Tester to validate the functionality of aircraft GPS radios, provides more than 20 dB of antenna isolation to ensure there is no interference from outside GPS signals during testing.
“Testing aircraft GPS radios can be finicky because GPS satellite signals must be excluded during the tests, and you don’t want to interfere with another aircraft’s GPS while testing the aircraft,” said Chris Bartlett, president of CCX Technologies. “Our new GPS Antenna Coupler provides superior signal isolation so that testing can occur inside or outside the hangar without worrying about interference from satellites or interfering with the GPS radios of other nearby aircraft. Today, we are extremely pleased to unveil this new product at the AEA Convention. It is the ideal place to launch new avionics equipment.
The GPS Antenna Coupler is easy-to-use and part of CCX’s complete testing kit, including the T-RX GPS Signal Generator and the T-RX tester. It is rugged for ramp use and supports GPS antennas up to six inches in diameter. The system simulates six satellites, including WAAS/EGNOS and offers dynamic GPS location using latitude and longitude, altitude track and vert rate. The coupler is compatible with other systems, comes with a 9.8 ft long Coax Cable and can automatically download the current GPS Almanac to stay up-to-date.
More About the T-RX Avionics Tester
T-RX™ Avionics Radio Tester is a rugged, wireless, touch-screen tablet that is portable and easy to use with an intuitive interface. Some examples of tests the T-RX performs are: VOR, Localizer, Glideslope, ILS, Marker, VHF Com generate and receive (includes ELT 121.5 receive), HF Com generate and receive, 32 Tone SELCAL HF/VHF, ELT 406, DME, TCAS, Mode A/C/S Transponder (including European-specific Mode S ELS/EHS, plus 8.33KHz frequency spacing for VHF Com). Additionally, the T-RX evaluates ADS-B OUT 1090, ADS-B IN 1090, ADS-B OUT 978 (UAT), ARINC 429 RX.
About CCX Technologies
CCX Technologies makes aircraft safe by designing and developing innovative products and custom engineered solutions for business, VIP, military, government, and commercial aviation markets. Our Onboard Cybersecurity solution proactively monitors, detects and acts on cyber threats onboard the aircraft while providing our customers with actionable. The T-RX, our avionics testing solution, is an all-in-one radio and pulse tester that conducts over 100 tests on 16+ systems with only one device. Our innovative products have proved themselves, which is why leading avionics OEMs and aircraft maintainers trust us. Founded by airborne connectivity experts, CCX is based in Ottawa, Canada. To learn more, visit ccxtechnologies.com.
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NOTE: Hands-on T-RX Avionics Tester Training is available at the AEA International Convention & Trade Show. Join Terry Markovich, CCX’s senior technical advisor, at 08:30 – 09:30 on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 – Room 285.
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