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Proxalert giving squawk is worthless. It clutters the screen. My
biggest problem with it however, is that it gave constant false
targets. As far as being better, it isn't. It is too big, inaccurate,
and over priced. If you read the Feb. Aviation Consumer, the Proxalert
comes in last place with everything else on the market.
http://www.aviationconsumer.com


Perhaps you don't fly in busy areas where there are multiple potential
threat aircraft? Having the squawk code tells you if the threat aircraft is
getting flight following or on an IFR flight plan, and thus has probably
been advised of your presence if there's a potential conflict. A VFR squawk
code means the threat aircraft probably is unaware of you. The squawk also
allows you to ID multiple aircraft, some of which may move out of, and then
back into range. When this occurs with an aircraft you've already visually
acquired, you have a real good idea of the bearing he's coming from. Squawk
useless? Hardly.



False targets? I haven't experienced that with my R5. Are you saying that
the R5 you tested alerts and you were unable to visually acquire the target?
If so, an optometrist may be of assistance.



As to size; the R5 is larger, but it's "lip" design means it has a low
profile on the glareshield. I've flown with it in both my Mooney and ASH26E
and find it doesn't block the outside view at all.



Since Shurcheck dropped its price by $300, it does make the choice between
the R5 and VRX a tougher call. I think either unit will assist in collision
avoidance.



all the best,



bumper

(no financial interest in Proxalert)