Transponder replacement suggestions

Frank Stutzman wrote:
Thomas Borchert wrote:

Garmin 330 if you want/need Mode S, otherwise the 327 is great.


Didn't I hear that TIS (traffic information service, or something like
that) is not going to be developed any further? If thats the case, what
is the value (to the pilot) of Mode S to your average part 91 flyer?

Mode S will be required in the not too distant future as ADS-B gets
rolled out.

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Newps wrote:

Didn't I hear that TIS (traffic information service, or something like
that) is not going to be developed any further? If thats the case, what
is the value (to the pilot) of Mode S to your average part 91 flyer?

Mode S will be required in the not too distant future as ADS-B gets
rolled out.

I doubt it. Seriously. There really isn't a case for Mode S. It's been a
solution in search of a problem for years and years and years.

--
Bob Noel
Looking for a sig the
lawyers will hate

I have a Garmin 330 and it is a wonderful box. It does have some nice
features like a flight timer, readout of pressure altitude, as well as an
aural alert when leaving an altitude.

However, the most useful item is the Mode S, connected to a box that will
display traffic. Even on severe clear days it is amazing how much traffic is
out there that you will not see. Most of my travels in the Midwest have had
coverage (Chicago, Milwaukee, Indiana, Minneapolis), while some smaller
locations did not (South Bend, for example).

Regardless, for the extra few relative dollars over a regular transponder,
it was definitely worth the cost. It sure beats $20,000 for true TCAS or
TCAD.

wrote:

Hey all... just got official confirmation that my KT76's power output is way
low.... classic sign of weak/dying/dead cavity tube. Just looking for suggestions on
what might be a good, cost-effective replacement. I'm tired of futzing with
transponders so I'm pretty sure I want a solid-state replacement.

Hey, Cory - Just an FYI as I am NOT a salesman, but I have a perfectly
working KT76A that I pulled out of my Bonanza when I installed a Garmin
GTX330.

I had been meaning to put it on eBay, but procrastination sank in and six
months later, I still haven't done so. If you are interested in it, drop
me a note at pjricc @ gmailX.com (remove the x) and I can send you any
information you might need.



--
Peter

I'll admit to some lack of knowledge here but, other than the Mode S
ability of the Garmin 330, aren't xpdrs pretty much just a one trick
pony? I.e., they just receive a radar signal and reply. Why would a
Garmin 327 be any better than any other?

"skym" wrote in message
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I'll admit to some lack of knowledge here but, other than the Mode S
ability of the Garmin 330, aren't xpdrs pretty much just a one trick
pony? I.e., they just receive a radar signal and reply. Why would a
Garmin 327 be any better than any other?

No cavity tube for one. Push button entry, VFR button, solid state
electronics...

Good points, but do they even make them with cavity tubes or without
solid state electronics anymore? Also, at what price to push "VFR" vs
push/dial in 1200?

"skym" wrote in message
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Good points, but do they even make them with cavity tubes or without
solid state electronics anymore?

Don't know...but that's a point when considering it as a replacement BEFORE
the old unit fails.

Also, at what price to push "VFR" vs
push/dial in 1200?

By itself, nothing.

It's ironic, though, how such a simple, cheap to implement feature gets left
out on other products.

skym wrote:

Good points, but do they even make them with cavity tubes or without
solid state electronics anymore?


Yes, they still make them with cavity tubes

Matt Barrow wrote:
"skym" wrote in message
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I'll admit to some lack of knowledge here but, other than the Mode S
ability of the Garmin 330, aren't xpdrs pretty much just a one trick
pony? I.e., they just receive a radar signal and reply. Why would a
Garmin 327 be any better than any other?


No cavity tube for one. Push button entry, VFR button, solid state
electronics...



Narco AT155 and AT165 are also solid state and have the push to squawk
VFR feature, as well as some timers. IIRC, the cost is quite a bit less
than the Garmin, and you can put it in your old tray.