Direction Finder

The NOVATECH™ DF-500N is a hand-held direction finder (DF) designed to operate in the most demanding field conditions on land or at sea.

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SKU: Direction Finder

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Product Description

The NOVATECH™ DF-500N assists with detecting and tracking NOVATECH™ Radio Beacons on land or at sea.

The DF-500N has various advantages; it is waterproof, equipped with a crush-resistant casing, lightweight, ergonomic design, visual and audio indicators, four factory preset channels (154.585, 159.480, 160.725, 160.785 MHz) and two optional custom channels, an AC battery charger and earbud.

This handheld direction finder can operate continuously for up to 20 hours on one battery. 

  • Lightweight and ergonomic design
  • Has up to six selectable frequencies.
  • Four preset standard frequencies and two optional custom frequencies
  • Four preset standard frequencies and two optional custom frequencies
  • Visual and audio indicators
  • Capable of operating continuously for up to 20 hours
  • Specifically designed to operate with the NOVATECH™ line of RF beacons.
  • Specific Search and Rescue version available
  • Size (with antennas) 18“ x 13“ x 4.5“
  • Weight (with battery) 0.95 kg (2.09 lb)
  • Range 2 to 5 miles
  • Operating Temp. -20°C to 55°C
  • Battery Life ~20 hours
  • Battery Type Lithium
  • Standard Frequencies 154.585, 159.480, 160.725, 160.785 MHz

DF-500N Brochure