I have the Icom A24. Works very well for me but I do agree that the
Nav/com is lacking. What ever umit you get I would suggest these
options....
Get the Headset adaptor...and the remote push to talk key I would
also get the AA battery adaptor. Nice to have if you are like me and
carry spares for the assorted flashlights. etc.

almostthere wrote:
Just got my ticket and I plan to purchase a handheld Nav-Comm for back-up
but it is said that they're useless at altitude without an external antenna
connection. What connector do I use (BNC?) and how do I go about doing this
on rented C172s? Any alternatives/suggestions? Thanks in advance.