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SL40 vs. A210 |
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Dave Forster - Oct 08,2010
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I just noticed the poll asking for votes on the SL40 vs. A210.<br /><br />I looked at both and went with the SL40.<br /><br />I used an SL30 (SL40) in another airplane and really liked the way it provides a standby frequency that you can monitor while on the primary frequency - it's like having two radios in one. You stay full time on the primary frequency. Any transmissions on the primary frequency override the standby frequency, but if noone is transmitting on the primary frequency, the standby comes through. This is great for monitoring ATIS while ensuring you don't miss any traffic calls.<br /><br />At the time I compared, the A210 version of the monitoring function was very different. It listens to the standy frequency and if there is a transmission there, it simply switches you over. This means you have to manually switch back to the primary and if someone transmits on the primary while you have been switched to the secondary, the transmission on the primary gets missed.<br /><br />I read somewhere that this was not simply a software configuration item, but due to a fundamental hardware difference between the two units. As explained in that article, the SL30/SL40 is wired almost like two radios. The A-210 is a single radio that keeps switching back and forth (really fast), until it finds a transmission, at which point, it stops switching - kind of like a car stereo seeks the next radio station.<br /><br />This was about 3 years ago, so the information might be dated (or wrong!) 
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Dave Lima - Oct 08,2010
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And you only need the intercom built into the SL-40, crystal clear and works perfect.
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Matt Tucciarone - Oct 09,2010
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Yes,<br />I was going to mention the two frequency monitoring. I have the Icon and I wish it would do that.
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Don Maxwell - Oct 09,2010
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The XCOM 760 has an intercom and monitors the second frequency. The monitored freq's audio is <br />interrupted briefly about once a second so that you can tell it from the primary freq.
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Kenneth Leonard - Oct 09,2010
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Hey Dave, could you open this thread to 'edit' and save under a category? (like avionics)
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Dave Forster - Oct 11,2010
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Ken,<br /><br />I actually did save it under the Avionics category. Did I not do it right? When I open to Edit, 'Avionics' is already selected.<br /><br />
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Dennis Vogan - Oct 10,2010
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I have the Icom and the dual monitoring does work better now. When you want to monitor both frequencies, you select the dual mode. Before you can transmit, you have to key the mike switch once to disengage the dual function.
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Larry Woods - Oct 11,2010
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If you are looking at coms, add MGL's new V-10 to your list. I tested this radio against a King, Garmin, etc and found it to be 'equal to or better than' in all categories. In particular, it provided the best cockpit noise rejection of all that I tested, which is important to any who fly in a noisy aircraft (all of us?). It also includes an excellent intercom, dual frequency monitoring, etc. A important feature that it includes and that is not found on most coms is a call-up, on-screen modulation meter (we are still stuck with AM in the aviation world and over-modulation is a common problem on some coms). It fits into a 3 1/2 inch hole, is very 'shallow' in depth and weighs less than a pound. It communicates with its sibling MGL EFIS (which is a remarkable device in and of itself) and you can switch its frequencies directly from the EFIS. It is easy to install and has proven to be very robust. It also carries a lengthy warrantee period. Most important of all, it is priced around $1,000 <br /> <br />At this price point, I initially considered it for 'second radio' positioning. Having accumulated a fair amount of experience both using it and installing in in other folk's aircraft, I now use it in both primary and secondary positions, as I have found it to be quite remarkable in its performance. <br /><br />As an aside, the MGL series of EFIS products provide similar superior price/performance capability in my opinion. MGL's pricing allows one to install a full-capability EFIS for less than the cost of standard flight and engine monitoring equipment, hence I have MGL's Enigma in my A-24. <br /> <br /><br />Best,<br />Larry
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