AEM, November 11, 2023 - Kelowna, BC, Canada by Carolyn Mann – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is proud to announce fellow Western Canada-based company, Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd., as the official launch customer for its brand new MTP136D panel-mount Forest Service radio.
Yellowhead Helicopters is the first major service provider to place an order for AEM’s newest radio and is set to update its entire fleet to the MTP136D starting in January 2024.
Rob Parsons, Director of Supply Chain Management at Yellowhead Helicopters said “We’re committed to providing our customers with the best possible services and solutions. Integrating this new radio across our whole fleet will ensure our specialist operators have the most up-to-date tools and equipment necessary to complete complex missions for our customers.”
Based in British Columbia and Alberta, Yellowhead Helicopters operates a large, diverse fleet of aircraft; and provides specialty solutions, such as: long-lining & slinging, wildfire suppression, heli-skiing, seismic exploration support, wildlife tracking & monitoring, medevac & emergency support, aerial photography, and avalanche control.
Steve Broderick, AEM Distribution and Business Development said “Yellowhead is a great partner and has been instrumental in the development and testing of the MTP136D. Getting our new radio into service with Yellowhead is an important step for AEM in helping provide aerial firefighters and other multi-mission operators with best-in-class communication solutions.”
The MTP136D is a modern panel-mount radio for special-role and multi-mission platforms. Designed with the U.S. 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 136MHz to 174MHz frequency band.
The radio boasts a robust design to ensure the highest performance in lengthy and demanding firefighting environments. It’s easily integrated for tactical systems, platform upgrades, and is a plug-and-play replacement for existing legacy radios.
The MTP136D is available for pre-order. Call the AEM sales team at 1-888-763-1088 or email [email protected] to put down your fully refundable deposit and complete a booking order.
About AEM Corp.: Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) is a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of aircraft communication and loudspeaker systems, mission radios, caution panels, and CVM™ airframe crack detection sensors. AEM offers repair and refurbishment services, and is a Transport Canada approved manufacturer, holds EASA Part 145 Maintenance approval, and is ISO9001/AS9100D registered and certified under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program. (aem-corp.com).
AEM is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMS Canada Corp, part of the Structural Monitoring Systems plc (ASX Code: SMN) companies (smsystems.com.au).
About Yellowhead Helicopters: Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company, based in British Columbia and Alberta, that has been providing commercial helicopter services and solutions to the public, industry, and government since 1975. Yellowhead has provided support services and solutions to the forestry, mining, petroleum, utility, and tourism industries for over 45 years.
Yellowhead Helicopters is the first major service provider to place an order for AEM’s newest radio and is set to update its entire fleet to the MTP136D starting in January 2024.
Rob Parsons, Director of Supply Chain Management at Yellowhead Helicopters said “We’re committed to providing our customers with the best possible services and solutions. Integrating this new radio across our whole fleet will ensure our specialist operators have the most up-to-date tools and equipment necessary to complete complex missions for our customers.”
Based in British Columbia and Alberta, Yellowhead Helicopters operates a large, diverse fleet of aircraft; and provides specialty solutions, such as: long-lining & slinging, wildfire suppression, heli-skiing, seismic exploration support, wildlife tracking & monitoring, medevac & emergency support, aerial photography, and avalanche control.
Steve Broderick, AEM Distribution and Business Development said “Yellowhead is a great partner and has been instrumental in the development and testing of the MTP136D. Getting our new radio into service with Yellowhead is an important step for AEM in helping provide aerial firefighters and other multi-mission operators with best-in-class communication solutions.”
The MTP136D is a modern panel-mount radio for special-role and multi-mission platforms. Designed with the U.S. 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 136MHz to 174MHz frequency band.
The radio boasts a robust design to ensure the highest performance in lengthy and demanding firefighting environments. It’s easily integrated for tactical systems, platform upgrades, and is a plug-and-play replacement for existing legacy radios.
The MTP136D is available for pre-order. Call the AEM sales team at 1-888-763-1088 or email [email protected] to put down your fully refundable deposit and complete a booking order.
About AEM Corp.: Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) is a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of aircraft communication and loudspeaker systems, mission radios, caution panels, and CVM™ airframe crack detection sensors. AEM offers repair and refurbishment services, and is a Transport Canada approved manufacturer, holds EASA Part 145 Maintenance approval, and is ISO9001/AS9100D registered and certified under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program. (aem-corp.com).
AEM is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMS Canada Corp, part of the Structural Monitoring Systems plc (ASX Code: SMN) companies (smsystems.com.au).
About Yellowhead Helicopters: Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company, based in British Columbia and Alberta, that has been providing commercial helicopter services and solutions to the public, industry, and government since 1975. Yellowhead has provided support services and solutions to the forestry, mining, petroleum, utility, and tourism industries for over 45 years.
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