AEM receives US approval for its MTP136D radio system
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) has received US government approval for its MTP136D panel-mounted radio
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) and US Forest Service (USFS) have granted AEM full approval for its MTP136D forest service radio.
The move opens the door for the radio’s use in all federally regulated aerial firefighting agency and contractor aircraft – a total of over 3,000 applicable aircraft.
The MTP136D radio meets all USFS communications requirements for aerial firefighting in all US jurisdictions.
It is a Project 25 Phase 1 compliant VHF FM solution for both digital and analog communication on all channels across the 136–174MHz frequency band. It also features a large, night vision imaging system (NVIS) compatible screen displaying all channel and operational information.
AEM originally released the MTP136D in its home market of Canada, in partnership with launch customer Yellowhead Helicopters. It subsequently achieved Transport Canada supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the radio’s installation on the Airbus H125.
“Already in use in Canada and by some US state-led cooperator firefighting agencies, this USFS approval and acceptance now unlocks the ability for all US federal agencies and contractors on the front lines battling intense and devastating wildfires to have the most up-to-date radio technology at their fingertips,” said Tony Weller, AEM’s Sales and Marketing Director.
“Now that we have the stamp of approval by the USFS, we are rapidly working to assist US agencies, operators and contractors complete their aircraft fleet conversions,” he added.
NASA recently announced a new Portable Airspace Management System (PAMS) for drones, designed to support their use in wildfire response.