Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), a leading Canadian avionics manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its cutting-edge MTP136D P25 forest service radio. Awarded by Transport Canada under STC #SH24-21, this certification marks a crucial step forward for aerial firefighting operations, particularly for those utilising the industry’s go-to aircraft, the H125 (AS350).
The MTP136D, which has been in high demand since its late 2023 launch, is designed specifically to meet the needs of the United States Forest Service (USFS) and aerial firefighting operators. It offers a Project 25 Phase 1 compliant VHF FM solution, capable of digital and analog communication across all channels within the 136MHz to 174MHz frequency band. The radio is easily integrated into existing tactical systems and is a seamless plug-and-play replacement for older legacy radios.
Tony Weller, AEM’s Sales and Marketing Director, emphasized the importance of this certification in expediting the availability of this critical communication tool. “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,” Weller stated. “We want to get these radios to those who need them as quickly as possible, and this STC helps integrators make that happen.”
The new STC covers the installation of the MTP136D across all aircraft in the H125 (AS350) series. With formal acceptance by the USFS on the horizon, the MTP136D is already being shipped and installed on aircraft throughout North America, signaling a new era of enhanced communication capabilities for aerial firefighting missions.
AEM’s achievement not only underscores its leadership in avionics innovation but also highlights the critical role that advanced communication systems play in effective firefighting operations, particularly in the face of increasingly severe wildfire seasons.
For more information or to place an order for the MTP136D, contact AEM’s sales team at 1-888-763-1088 or via email at sales@aem-corp.com.
