On 24 Nov 2004 15:23:19 -0800, (John Huebbe) wrote:

I am in the process of building a Sonex--all metal airplane--and I am
wanting to install a panel mount COM radio and intercom with
push-to-talk using headsets for both passenger and pilot. No external
speaker. The plane I am flying right now is a single place, with no
electrical system-so I don't have a radio in it.

My question is:
What do you think is the best/cheapest--yet still realiable radio and
intercom system to use?? I am just looking for COM no NAV, as I just
use a hand-held GPS I got at K-Mart---works great!! I have looked at
some radios online and boy, what prices for what I consider a
glorified CB radio. There must be something out there, I hope. I
will have an electrical system on this plane--12 volt.

Thanks for any help you can give me.

the gold standard must be the Icom A200.
my intercom is run through the back of the radio but the RST kit that
jim weir puts out is flawless imho. I installed one in a cessna about
8 years ago that has never missed a beat.

Stealth Pilot