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michele.delsol(at)microsi
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 Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:14 am Post subject: MicroAir Radios |
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Fiser – Germany, also sells one – much cheaper than Becker .
Michèle
RV8 - Finishing
From: owner-avionics-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-avionics-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of D. Joe Smith
Sent: mercredi 4 octobre 2006 14:07
To: avionics-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Avionics-List: MicroAir Radios
Bill,
Thanks for the information. I am especially interested to hear that a Mode-S transponder will be available soon. The only 2-1/4 inch Mode S transponder that I know of is the Becker unit, and it would be good to see some competition in this space.
Anybody Down Under working on a 406MHz ELT for experimental/general aviation?
Joe
D. Joe Smith
Syntherica Corporation
4727 University Drive, Suite 700
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 403-3232
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From: owner-avionics-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-avionics-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of W J R HAMILTON
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:40 PM
To: avionics-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Avionics-List: MicroAir Radios
Folks,
Slight correction, for COMs, read ICOM.
Cheers,
Bill Hamilton
Joe,
As the former Technical Director of AOPA Australia, I have considerable knowledge of their reliability, and it is good.
MicroAir is also about to release a Mode S version of their transponder.
I should also declare that Phil Ainsworth, President of MicroAir, is a very old friend of mine, but I don't think that taints my view.
My experience of dealing with member's problems suggest that in reliability, they are second only to the small panel mount COMs, and somewhat better than several well known names, due to the relatively modern engineering and electronic design
Cheers,
Bill Hamilton
At 01:29 AM 22/02/2006, you wrote:
--> Avionics-List message posted by: "D. Joe Smith" <jsmith(at)syntherica.com>
Does anyone have any experience with MicroAir radios? I am thinking about
using them in an open cockpit modified Skybolt. I plan on using PTT
switches for the intercom function, as I am not sure VOX would work in an
open cockpit environment.
Does anybody have any experience with the new Xcom 760 radio that is about
the same size as the MicroAir? These radios seem to be very similar in
design. The Xcom appears to be more powerful and to have a number of
additional features. Its intercom system is voice-activated, however,
which may not work in my open cockpit environment.
MicroAir makes a companion transponder as well. Does anyone have any
experience with this unit?
D. Joe Smith
Chapel Hill, NC
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| Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:36 am Post subject: MicroAir Radios |
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In a message dated 11/24/2006 9:17:55 A.M. Central Standard Time, michele.delsol(at)microsigma.fr writes:
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Fiser – Germany, also sells one – much cheaper than Becker .
Michèle
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Do they have a web site?
Lee
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| Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:04 am Post subject: MicroAir Radios |
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Sorry – should have been clearer – that’s http://www.filser.de/ Two of my fellow builders have their VHFs and are very happy with them – Filser now proposes a really cheap (price wise) mode S transponder – small footprint – Their market is soaring (sail planes) however there is no reason their equipment cannot be used in motor planes – they are Becker’s main competitor. In France Finesse max sells lots of them (http://www.finesse-max.com/avionique/transpondeur.htm). I am personally contemplating Filser for my 8 – Finishing stage.
Michèle
From: owner-avionics-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-avionics-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Leesafur(at)aol.com
Sent: vendredi 24 novembre 2006 16:36
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Subject: Re: Avionics-List: MicroAir Radios
In a message dated 11/24/2006 9:17:55 A.M. Central Standard Time, michele.delsol(at)microsigma.fr writes:
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Fiser – Germany, also sells one – much cheaper than Becker .
Michèle
RV8 - Finishing |
Do they have a web site?
Lee
RV-3
Fuselage
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| Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:24 am Post subject: MicroAir Radios |
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http://www.filser.de/
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:50 am Post subject: MicroAir Radios |
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FYI
In addition to Becker and Filser there is a 3rd supplier of mode S
transponders:
http://www.garrecht.com/
Cheers,
Jan de Jong
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| Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:50 am Post subject: MicroAir Radios |
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Joe,
Re. 406 ELT, yes, but AOPA forced through changes to local regulations to allow portables, the failure rate of fixed ELT, in real world accidents, is greater than 95%, and the supposed "greater reliability, fewer false activations of 406 " has NOT been achieved in practice. Indeed, the 406 system is VERY susceptible to false alarms from, would you believe, common microwave ovens.
Have a look for a website for GME Electrophone. http://www.gme.net.au/epirb/index.php
You are stuck with silly regulations mandating equipment that only works on the rarest of occasions, so spend as little as possible, and have the best pocket 406 ELT/EPIRB/PLB on your person, in a pocket, lanyard attached, whatever, so that where you goes, it goes. Not in your flight bag, not in a seat pocket, in your pocket.
The failure rates are from AOPA Australia records, they were validated from a post implementation review of our national legislation several years ago, (bureaucrats wanted to "comply with ICAO") and your Civil Air Patrol also has figures to show how high the failure rate is, in a real accident.
There is no magic, in most accident sequences, the aerial or aerial cable is wrecked, and 100% of ELT's don't work under water.
The failure rates are just as bad in airline accidents.
Remember that the US rules were a political kneejerk reaction to the loss of a high profile politician in Alaska, like most politically inspired reactions, it has produced barely measurable results for a multi-(probably by now) billion $$$ cost. Across a small fleet in Australia, we saved about $22M AUD in NOT fitting fixed ELT, but requiring a portable for every trip over 50nm. In survivable accidents, there has been a nil failure rate of activated portables.
If the same amount of money had been spent on pilot training ????
Cheers,
Bill Hamilton
(Past President, AOPA of Australia)
At 02:16 AM 25/11/2006, you wrote:
[quote] Fiser – Germany, also sells one – much cheaper than Becker .
Michèle
RV8 - Finishing
From: owner-avionics-list-server(at)matronics.com [ mailto:owner-avionics-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-avionics-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of D. Joe Smith
Sent: mercredi 4 octobre 2006 14:07
To: avionics-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: MicroAir Radios
Bill,
Thanks for the information. I am especially interested to hear that a Mode-S transponder will be available soon. The only 2-1/4 inch Mode S transponder that I know of is the Becker unit, and it would be good to see some competition in this space.
Anybody Down Under working on a 406MHz ELT for experimental/general aviation?
Joe
D. Joe Smith
Syntherica Corporation
4727 University Drive, Suite 700
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 403-3232
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| Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:33 am Post subject: MicroAir Radios |
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Bill,
Thanks again for your timely advice. Your approach is a good one. I have a portable 406 EPIRB for my boat, which I could certainly take with me when I fly.
I think I will go for the cheapest method of compliance and deal with the real safety issue separately.
Joe
D. Joe Smith, CEO
Syntherica Corporation
4727 University Drive, Suite 700
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