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beachyjeff(at)juno.com
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:52 am    Post subject: Transceiver / Transponder and RAC grips Reply with quote
I am purchasing the last of my panel instruments. Due to space considerations, I have narrowed my transceiver and transponder choices to the Microair 760 and T2000 or the Becker 4201/4401. Microair sells a "Works Combo Kit" which includes the radio, transponder, wiring harness and a PM501 intercom for $3151.00 through ACS. The Becker is a bit more expensive. Has anyone used either of these in a CH701?

I am also wondering which RAC grips to install on my Y stick. If I spring for the G5 or G7, can my radio be controlled via the switches in these grips? The top mounted push-to-talk button on the G1 seems like the best location to avoid inadvertent pushes, but being able to switch channels via the stick would make the trigger push-to-talk G5 or G7 a worthwhile consideration.

Thanks to all.

CH701, 80% completed
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n801bh(at)netzero.com
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:25 am    Post subject: Transceiver / Transponder and RAC grips Reply with quote
I used the G5 grip on my 801's Y stick, never had a problem with inadvertant keying of the mike, I also use the rockers for trim up and down, one of the other switches indent my transponder and the last one is vacant for future use.
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-- Jeffrey A Beachy <beachyjeff(at)juno.com> wrote:
I am purchasing the last of my panel instruments. Due to space considerations, I have narrowed my transceiver and transponder choices to the Microair 760 and T2000 or the Becker 4201/4401. Microair sells a "Works Combo Kit" which includes the radio, transponder, wiring harness and a PM501 intercom for $3151.00 through ACS. The Becker is a bit more expensive. Has anyone used either of these in a CH701?

I am also wondering which RAC grips to install on my Y stick. If I spring for the G5 or G7, can my radio be controlled via the switches in these grips? The top mounted push-to-talk button on the G1 seems like the best location to avoid inadvertent pushes, but being able to switch channels via the stick would make the trigger push-to-talk G5 or G7 a worthwhile consideration.

Thanks to all.

CH701, 80% completed
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Trainnut01(at)aol.com
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:27 am    Post subject: Transceiver / Transponder and RAC grips Reply with quote
I used the G7 in my RV and love it. The trigger type push to talk button is not a problem at all. One of the extra top buttons is used to disconnect the autopilot for course corrections and the other is used to advance the radio channel. I plan to set up my 601 the same way.
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amyvega2005(at)earthlink.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:44 am    Post subject: Transceiver / Transponder and RAC grips Reply with quote
The issue when looking at radio/txspr combo is if the transpondr gets pinged enough, do they overheat or shut down. I read somewhere, and asked many builders, that some of the units like Micro don't have the circuitry to handle a large Class B airspace, thus they shut down on their own sometimes. SO in researching the Becker. Their capacity for intense use is higher, so for $200.00 more it is worth it, if you are flying in heavy controlled airspace. The price at Aircraft spruce is $3000.00 for the combo, pretty close to the Microair. Also it is ease of use when trhings get busy in the cockpit. compare the face of each unit.
, I did and found the Becker more user friendly for me, in a busy environment. So to recap, capacitor threshhold, and easy function, and construction. Don't look at the dollars. It is irellevant at 5,000 ft cruising 140mph and something goes out on you or you can't get it to do what you want.

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dredmoody(at)cox.net
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:43 am    Post subject: Transceiver / Transponder and RAC grips Reply with quote
I like the four trim buttons on top of the -5 and -7 models and the ptt on the front has never been a problem for me. I have much more often had to tell a back-seater via sign language to get his finger off the top mounted ptt button on the rear stick.

I too would like to know if the Micro Air radio can be switched from the momentary switched on the RAC grip.

Ed Moody II

---- Jeffrey A Beachy <beachyjeff(at)juno.com> wrote:
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I am purchasing the last of my panel instruments. Due to space
considerations, I have narrowed my transceiver and transponder choices to
the Microair 760 and T2000 or the Becker 4201/4401. Microair sells a
"Works Combo Kit" which includes the radio, transponder, wiring harness
and a PM501 intercom for $3151.00 through ACS. The Becker is a bit more
expensive. Has anyone used either of these in a CH701?

I am also wondering which RAC grips to install on my Y stick. If I spring
for the G5 or G7, can my radio be controlled via the switches in these
grips? The top mounted push-to-talk button on the G1 seems like the best
location to avoid inadvertent pushes, but being able to switch channels
via the stick would make the trigger push-to-talk G5 or G7 a worthwhile
consideration.

Thanks to all.

CH701, 80% completed


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