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kenward1000
December 3rd 10, 02:24 AM
Assuming that I have a installed and working FSG 60M tray in my panel,
what Dittel radios, if any, are a slide-in upgrade replacement?
Regards,
Ken
Paul Remde
December 3rd 10, 04:38 AM
Hi Ken,
It is my understanding that no two models of Dittel radios are wired the 
same.  So re-wiring of the DB connector is likely necessary.  However, the 
existing speaker and microphone should work fine with a newer Walter Dittel 
radio.
Best Regards,
Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
"kenward1000" > wrote in message 
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> Assuming that I have a installed and working FSG 60M tray in my panel,
> what Dittel radios, if any, are a slide-in upgrade replacement?
>
> Regards,
> Ken
Darryl Ramm
December 3rd 10, 05:20 AM
On Dec 2, 7:38*pm, "Paul Remde" > wrote:
> Hi Ken,
>
> It is my understanding that no two models of Dittel radios are wired the
> same. *So re-wiring of the DB connector is likely necessary. *However, the
> existing speaker and microphone should work fine with a newer Walter Dittel
> radio.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Paul Remde
> Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
>
> "kenward1000" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Assuming that I have a installed and working FSG 60M tray in my panel,
> > what Dittel radios, if any, are a slide-in upgrade replacement?
>
> > Regards,
> > Ken
>
>
Or while at it just buy the new Becker AR6401 (not sure if they are
shipping yet, but if it was me I'd hold out...).
Darryl
Tim Mara
December 3rd 10, 10:52 PM
Only the FSG40, FSG50 and FSG60 use the same type connector and are tray 
mounted radios..all were excellent radios but alas they are getting older 
and parts may become an issue. You will however use the same component parts 
and Microphone, Speakers ect are all compatible with newer Walter Dittel 
radios so you can leave all of your wiring in the glider and just if you 
like snip it off at the radio trailer and make a short pigtail for whatever 
new radio you want to install and use a terminal strip or similar connector 
to attach your existing wiring to the new pigtail. The only issue you might 
run into if installing a different radio brand like a Microair, Xcom or 
Flightline radio is that these do not accept the non-amplified Dynamic 
microphones that you "might" have now....might have because the Walter 
Dittel radio could be set up to use either amplified or non-amplified 
microphones, in which case you can still use your existing Microphone but 
will need an added amplifier, (I also have these) so you can choose almost 
any replacement radio and make the swap with relative low cost and 
ease..just add an adapter plate to change the panel from the square opening 
to small round opening and splice the harness and you're done
see my website for all radio and installation options
best regards
Tim Mara
Please visit the Wings & Wheels website at www.wingsandwheels.com
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> Assuming that I have a installed and working FSG 60M tray in my panel,
> what Dittel radios, if any, are a slide-in upgrade replacement?
>
> Regards,
> Ken
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