Becker Avionics says a new line of Mode S Transponders will be available by the end of 2009 after having successfully testing its ADS-B-Out and ADS-B–In technologies for airborne solutions. The new BXP62xx & BXT62xx Mode S Transponder Series features ADS-B out capability and certification according to AMC 20-24 and TSO-C166a. Among other features the new series will have the capability to be used as a Mode A/C transponder if used without the address module and to interface with off-the-shelf GPS receivers, such as Freeflight (1201, 1203, 1204) and Accord Technology NexNav (mini, max). For existing Becker Avionics BXP640x series Mode S transponder customers, Becker Avionics will offer an affordable upgrade solution to the BXP62xx series (SW upgrade). An announcement of a definitive date for the availability of the new Becker Avionics ADS-B Out Transponder is forthcoming as Becker Avionics awaits final certification.