AEM receives new STC for MTP136D aerial firefighting radio

Canadian avionics manufacturer Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) has been granted a new supplemental type certificate (STC) for its modern MTP136D P25 forest service radio.

Tony Weller, AEM’s Sales and Marketing Director, commented: “This acknowledgement makes it even easier for folks on the front lines battling intense wildfires to have the most up-to-date communication equipment at their fingertips … We want to get these radios to those who need them as quickly as possible, and this STC helps integrators make that happen.”

With the radio in high demand since its launch in late 2023, the certification is expected to help speed up the process of updating many operators’ fleets with the latest in aerial firefighting communication technology.

Designed with the US Forest Service and aerial firefighting operators in mind, the MTP136D is a Project 25 Phase 1-compliant VHF FM solution for digital and analog communication on all channels across the 136–174MHz frequency band. It can be integrated for tactical systems, platform upgrades, and is a plug-and-play replacement for existing legacy radios.

AEM and Safomar Technologies recently joined forces in a bid to bring AEM’s special missions communication products to Africa.