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Because a topic like this never gets too old
![]() 1979 172 with original Cessna (RT-385 IIRC?) radios, the NAV frq display on the #1 box failed and the partners now finally agree it's not worth repairing. I'm contemplating two options: 1. Replace with a slide-in replacement like the TKM series, which will get me a new box and standby freqs (woo-hoo!) Anybody here have those, or suggest others? Advantage here is v. low cost to install versus something like a KX-155 upgrade which would require rewiring, etc. 2. Replace with an IFR GPS/Com. This addresses ADF/DME, but costs us one VOR. I don't think people will go for buying a second nav/com as well so it needs to be a one-box upgrade. Current stack has 2x Nav/Com, 1x ADF, 1x Mode C, Audio panel w/ marker beacon, and an M1 Loran, all original equipment. The audio panel's getting fussy and the ADF won't lock on to the lower-powered beacons until you're on top of them. If it was up to me I'd yank it all but I've got 4 other guys who fly less and almost never fly IFR so they're less picky. Best, -cwk. |
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