SL40 or ICOM A210

Time to start the fued !  Garmin SL40 or ICOM A210 ?

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Permalink Reply by John Austin on July 20, 2012 at 6:03pm

Neither - get a MGL V6 - fits in a 2 1/4" hole, weighs 240 grams (when the package arrives, you think it's empty! LOL!), has every conceivable feature plus a "true" stereo intercom for up to 4 positions, digital noise suppression, music input, alarm input, flip-flop frequency selection, memory channels, etc. Seems powerful - no problem being heard. But the best part - just a little over $1000! I highly recommend purchasing the optional pre-wired harness - has your jacks, music input, etc. already installed and every wire is labelled. Made the whole thing an easy afternoon installation and required NO troubleshooting. I'm not affiliated with MGL, just obviously a happy camper!

Permalink Reply by Ken Pavlou on July 21, 2012 at 7:26am

There shouldn't be any fued.  They are both good radios.  Even the MGL V6 John mentions sounds good.  Ultimately it comes down to personal preference and how much cash you're willing to part with.

Permalink Reply by Allan / Zenair Australia on July 22, 2012 at 8:41am
Hi Jim
I have a 601 XLB & CH 750 both have the Icom 210 fitted I am very pleased with the radio and have had no problems with them
Cheers
Allan
Permalink Reply by Jim Snyder on July 22, 2012 at 9:15pm

Thanks, guys.  Off to Oshkosh.  May come back with something, or just more confused ...

 

Permalink Reply by Alan Uhr on July 24, 2012 at 10:50am

I have the A210 in my 601. It is difficult to read on a sunny day.  Alan

Permalink Reply by Tim Treat on August 5, 2012 at 10:16am

MGL V10 here. The second channel monitor function (like the SL40) is a feature I like. The SL40 takes too much dash space so I went with MGL.

Permalink Reply by Ken Ryan on August 5, 2012 at 11:56am

I've also got the MGL V6 sitting in a box, along with the harness, ready to install. Haven't had a chance to use it, but I sure do like the form factor. The wiring harness is heavier than the radio.

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