panel mount com/ intercom/ gps recommendations - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T10:53:46Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/panel-mount-com-intercom-gps-recommendations?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A516314&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDitto Michael's comments ...…tag:zenith.aero,2016-07-15:2606393:Comment:5165102016-07-15T12:12:56.979ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Ditto Michael's comments ... and now it comes with an extremely high contrast white text-on-black background display screen that is far better than the original black-on-green screen! (The old units can be upgraded to the new display for a reasonable cost.) The whole thing only weighs about 250 <em>grams </em>(8.8 oz) and you're getting a com radio and stereo intercom with music input. I've had one for about 4+ years and it seems to be bulletproof - I've never heard a negative comment or…</p>
<p>Ditto Michael's comments ... and now it comes with an extremely high contrast white text-on-black background display screen that is far better than the original black-on-green screen! (The old units can be upgraded to the new display for a reasonable cost.) The whole thing only weighs about 250 <em>grams </em>(8.8 oz) and you're getting a com radio and stereo intercom with music input. I've had one for about 4+ years and it seems to be bulletproof - I've never heard a negative comment or of a problem. It fits in a 2 1/4" instrument hole. Matt at MGL (US) provides excellent customer service! Usually at AirVenture you'll get free shipping and perhaps a discount ... it never hurts to ask! ;>)</p>
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<p>(Sorry - didn't have the V6 powered-up in the above picture, but at least you can see how little panel space is involved!)</p>
<p>I don't think lack of a nav radio is a problem - most just gather dust, anyway as GPS dominates. GPS technology advances so fast and is getting so cheap that a separate unit is not that expensive - in addition to my IFly 740 GPS (pictured above - with which I have had an equally good experience!), I have the iFly app on my phone as a backup and it works flawlessly using the phone's GPS and internal antenna!</p>
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<p>John</p>
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<p>(Not affiliated with MGL or iFly/Adventure Pilot , but obviously a satisfied customer!)</p> The MGL V6 is a popular optio…tag:zenith.aero,2016-07-15:2606393:Comment:5163142016-07-15T00:05:51.661ZMichael Chesneyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MichaelChesney
<p>The MGL V6 is a popular option and lists at $1095 <a href="http://www.mglavionics.com/html/radios.html" target="_blank">http://www.mglavionics.com/html/radios.html</a></p>
<p>A lot of features in a small, lightweight package. Perhaps they'll be special pricing at Airventure.</p>
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<p>The MGL V6 is a popular option and lists at $1095 <a href="http://www.mglavionics.com/html/radios.html" target="_blank">http://www.mglavionics.com/html/radios.html</a></p>
<p>A lot of features in a small, lightweight package. Perhaps they'll be special pricing at Airventure.</p>
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