Proxalert R5 Proximity alerter

Could you quote at least a bit of what you are referring to? It's not
always obvious without a quoted portion, especially since my ISP doesn't
always thread them right.

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absolute garbage. The proxcopy isn't less expensive at all. In fact it
is a couple hundred dollars more and falls at the bottom of the list.
http://www.avionix.com/collis.html

When you say "bottom of list", do you mean "near the end of the page" or
"least desirable"? The page you reference has this assessment on it:

"Hot Tip! The new ProxAlert is the most sophisticated portable
collision avoidance aid on the market. The Cadillac! It's a real bargain
compared with the certified units! …Jim "

So, I'm guessing you meant the Proxalert R5 is very desirable, even it
if it is $200 more. I think that's the usual opinion, though I haven't
used one yet.

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Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA

Proxalert is a knock-off device of the TrafficScope. I flew with both
to evaluate them for our club aircraft. The TrafficScope was faily
accurate, but the Proxalert was was all over the place with both range
and altitude. I wouldn't consider the Proxalert to be a viable option
for accuracy.

I'm not at all sure how you evaluated the Proxalert R5. I've been flying
with mine for over a year now in both my glider and Mooney, out in the
toolies and flying in congested areas while talking to ATC. The Proxalert
has provided reasonably accurate estimates of threat aircraft range and
accurate altitude and trend. The R5 provides info the others don't, squawk
code, so you can tell if the other guy is talking to ATC or not.

Proxalert *was* the clear choice in TPAS up until ShureCheck recently
lowered their prices. Now the R5 comes at a $300 premium . . . tougher
choice.

I have no interest or affiliation with Proxalert, just a satisfied customer.

all the best,

bumper
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Proxalert is a knock-off device of the TrafficScope. I flew with both
to evaluate them for our club aircraft. The TrafficScope was faily
accurate, but the Proxalert was was all over the place with both range
and altitude. I wouldn't consider the Proxalert to be a viable option
for accuracy.

Proxalert giving squawk is worthless. It clutters the screen. My
biggest problem with it however, is that it gave constant false
targets. As far as being better, it isn't. It is too big, inaccurate,
and over priced. If you read the Feb. Aviation Consumer, the Proxalert
comes in last place with everything else on the market.
http://www.aviationconsumer.com

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Proxalert giving squawk is worthless. It clutters the screen. My
biggest problem with it however, is that it gave constant false
targets. As far as being better, it isn't. It is too big, inaccurate,
and over priced. If you read the Feb. Aviation Consumer, the Proxalert
comes in last place with everything else on the market.
http://www.aviationconsumer.com

Perhaps you could quote a pertinent paragraph or two, at least enough to
see if it's worth spending $13 to read the article.

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Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA

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Proxalert giving squawk is worthless. It clutters the screen. My
biggest problem with it however, is that it gave constant false
targets. As far as being better, it isn't. It is too big, inaccurate,
and over priced. If you read the Feb. Aviation Consumer, the Proxalert
comes in last place with everything else on the market.
http://www.aviationconsumer.com


Perhaps you don't fly in busy areas where there are multiple potential
threat aircraft? Having the squawk code tells you if the threat aircraft is
getting flight following or on an IFR flight plan, and thus has probably
been advised of your presence if there's a potential conflict. A VFR squawk
code means the threat aircraft probably is unaware of you. The squawk also
allows you to ID multiple aircraft, some of which may move out of, and then
back into range. When this occurs with an aircraft you've already visually
acquired, you have a real good idea of the bearing he's coming from. Squawk
useless? Hardly.



False targets? I haven't experienced that with my R5. Are you saying that
the R5 you tested alerts and you were unable to visually acquire the target?
If so, an optometrist may be of assistance.



As to size; the R5 is larger, but it's "lip" design means it has a low
profile on the glareshield. I've flown with it in both my Mooney and ASH26E
and find it doesn't block the outside view at all.



Since Shurcheck dropped its price by $300, it does make the choice between
the R5 and VRX a tougher call. I think either unit will assist in collision
avoidance.



all the best,



bumper

(no financial interest in Proxalert)