Topic: Pinger

2 chapters across the catalog

Cli-Fi®
Episode 608 18:14 - 26:19

608: Cli-Fi®

MH370 Pinger Specs, Richard Quest, FAA Beacon Regulations

Discrepancies in the reported frequency of the MH370 underwater locator beacon suggest the search data may be unreliable. While official reports mention frequencies drifting to 33.3 kilohertz, technical specifications for the DK120 beacon indicate it should remain near 37.5 kilohertz even as battery power wanes. The segment also references CNN aviation analyst Richard Quest's past legal troubles in New York City while questioning the validity of the ongoing search narrative.

Big Sandy
Episode 607 2:18:24 - 2:22:51

607: Big Sandy

MH370 Pinger, Frequency Discrepancies, and the Number 33

Search efforts for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 reported hearing "pings" at 33.3 kHz, rather than the standard 37.5 kHz used by black boxes. The hosts criticize an Associated Press expert for mistakenly referring to the frequency in "megahertz" and suggest the number 33 is a sign of a planted story. They question how a sophisticated transmitter's frequency could shift so significantly due to battery age or water depth.