I intend to buy a handheld.

"Flyingmonk" wrote in message ups.com...
:
: 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.
:
: I'm thinking of doing the same(getting a handheld). Anyone have
: experiences w/ the Yaesu's? Their prices seam to be a little better.
:
: Monk
:

Yes, I have the "Pilot" (don't remember the number, vxa-210?) that I picked up a number of years ago with the accessory
AA pack, external antenna adapter, charger, and headphone adapter, all for a very good price from Avionics West
(http://avionicswest.net/). Works very well, is solid and compact. I like it...

On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 11:55:03 GMT, ".Blueskies."
wrote:

: I'm thinking of doing the same(getting a handheld). Anyone have
: experiences w/ the Yaesu's? Their prices seam to be a little better.

Isn't Yaseu now called Vertex? I've owned both, but comm only; I had
the nav feature in a Sporty's when I first started flying and found it
useless for my purposes. I tried it once to prove it really worked,
but I use a GPS with eyeball backup for nav purposes.


-- all the best, Dan Ford

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The NAV function is of use when you have to talk to FSS on a COM
frequency and listen on a NAV.
Also, weather information is available on some NAV's

john smith wrote:
The NAV function is of use when you have to talk to FSS on a COM
frequency and listen on a NAV.

Is that capability built in, or do you have to switch frequencies every
time you switch between transmitting and receiving?

.... Alan

--
Alan Gerber
gerber AT panix DOT com

Thank you all for your inputs the Yaesu radios. Next step is for
me to physically see and feel the difference between the Icom and the
Yaesu and do a value (bang for bucks) comparison. Next visit to the
airport, I'll see if i can try them at the FBO.

Monk

"Flyingmonk" wrote in message
oups.com...

Thank you all for your inputs the Yaesu radios. Next step is for
me to physically see and feel the difference between the Icom and the
Yaesu and do a value (bang for bucks) comparison. Next visit to the
airport, I'll see if i can try them at the FBO.
`
You know, I don't think I have seen anyone mention what I consider a couple
of the most important things, to me

One, is what the method of selecting a frequency is. If you have to push a
button that raises the frequency one step at a time, you have to sit there
and wait, and watch as it scrolls around to what you want. Pain in the but,
I think. I like a keyboard to enter the numbers.

Second, is how easy is it to put a frequency into memory. If it is not
something you do often, is it going to be difficult to remember the sequence
of buttons to get the right things flashing and entered, whatnot, to get the
job done?
--
Jim in NC

On 23 Jul 2006 20:17:34 -0700, "Flyingmonk"
wrote:


Thank you all for your inputs the Yaesu radios. Next step is for
me to physically see and feel the difference between the Icom and the
Yaesu

Again, I think you'll find that the name is Vertex. If you find one
branded Yaesu, it will be five or six years old.


-- all the best, Dan Ford

email: usenet AT danford DOT net

Warbird's Forum: www.warbirdforum.com
Piper Cub Forum: www.pipercubforum.com
In Search of Lost Time: www.readingproust.com

Cub,

Isn't Yaseu now called Vertex?


Yep. Same company, obscure branding ;-)

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Almostthere,

Just got my ticket and I plan to purchase a handheld Nav-Comm for back-up

Why nav? For that, you would probably be better served with a handheld GPS.

but it is said that they're useless at altitude without an external antenna
connection.

Useless is too strongly put. But don't expect much more than 5 or 10 miles
range.

What connector do I use (BNC?)

The one that the handheld uses. Some have BNC, some smaller connectors. Or you
use an adaptor to BNC. If you want to use the antennas for the built-in comms,
you will need a special splitter box so that the handheld will not transmit
into the panel comm.

and how do I go about doing this
on rented C172s?

You don't, I'm afraid. That's to say, you don't have control over what's
installed in a rental.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

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.