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Tim Olson
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After last fall getting a new PMA8000BT audio that really rocks for the
kids in the RV-10 listening to their music, PS Engineering came out with
a software upgrade for the audio panel that makes it even easier to use.
Also recently, I've been talking to a couple other uses of PS
Engineering bluetooth intercoms who after getting iPhone iOS upgrades
would lose some of the connectivity or button functions, so I thought
I'd pass this along.
PS Engineering has the ability to upgrade the software/firmware in their
Bluetooth audio panels so that if you aren't getting your phone to work
with it, they may be able to help you...so contact them if you have issues.
Regarding the software upgrade for the PMA8000BT, it really makes it
simpler to use in that it takes only a single finger instead of a
combination of buttons to activate a few of the functions. I did a
write-up on my website, and thought it would be worth passing along the
news on the forums in case there are others who are either interested in
that audio panel, or have issues with their current software and phone
integration.
My link to the write up is here:
http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110425/index.html
I'll paste it in below though so you don't have to go off site to read.
(I did leave off some photos that are at the bottom of the write-up)
Hopefully some of you will find it useful.
Tim
------------------------------------
PMA8000BT Audio Panel Function Update
Many of you already know that I changed out my PMA8000 Audio panel for
the new PMA8000BT from my write-up of the PMA8000BT when I first
installed it, and from my "Ultimate Audio Entertainment System"
write-up. We finally got our great chance to test out this new gear on
our recent trip to the Baja in Mexico, and it was *fantastic* for the
kids for their entertainment. I was thrilled at how it worked, and we
enjoyed many hours of bluetooth streamed music and more. I am also
loving that I can taxi out and without even hitting the "TEL" button,
can call my wife that I'm leaving to go fly, and call her as soon as I
land when I'm rolling in. It's very convenient and very nice.
But while I was on my Baja trip, I became aware of an upgrade to my new
PMA8000BT, and I thought I should pass the information on. If you
compare the 2 photos below, you'll see some of the visual changes that
they made.
Original PMA8000BT Button Labels
(See photo below)
New PMA8000BT Button Labels
(See photo below)
Notice how the top picture has "PUSH-HOLD FUNCTION" under the "TEL"
button, and then the Function A, B, & C. along that bottom row of
buttons on the Right. Well, while I found it workable, it was kind of
discombobulating to try to hold the TEL button and press buttons that
were right next to it, to get it to change functions. The changes were
for things like Music distribution, Intercom Function (which changes
wether the passengers hear the radio conversations or not), and
monitoring functions that would give monitoring priority for Com1 over
Com2 or not. They're functions that you may or may not change fairly
often...in my case, I did actually change them quite often as there are
times the passengers want to hear the radios and times that they don't.
Well, in the new software release, they got rid of that 2-finger
operation, and instead went to a single-finger method, where you push a
tap (or just a short push) to activate the primary function, but if you
push and hold, you change the secondary function that's labeled below
the button. I'm not sure how to best describe it, but if I push and hold
the MUTE button an extra half-second or so, it changes the music
distribution settings. It makes it much easier to change function
without holding your hands in a way that lets you do the
2-buttons-at-once maneuver.
I was told that there wasn't too much along the lines of new features
for the software, and that my old one would still basically do most
everything the new would, but it would be easier to use. I did see
though that you can now adjust the volume of your bluetooth music via
the control panel, so if your phone or device is not very loud, or too
loud, you can tweak it slightly to make it better. I still control the
volume of music directly from the device like my iPhone, but now I can
tweak the overall range that's available
Another feature that is new is that upon powerup, the new software will
speak out the current settings of the intercom, monitor, and music
modes, so when I first power on, it will say things like "Standard
Intercom Function" and so on, telling me how it's configured. It's not
an annoyance as it only takes a couple seconds and it's all done, but it
does give you a reminder of how it's configured so that if you just
picked up passengers and don't want them to hear radios, you will know
how it's set.
All in all I think it was a great little upgrade. I do kind of miss the
labels above the top row of buttons for Play/Pause, FF, and REV, for the
music....personally I think those labels should have stayed, but....A) I
didn't use them much, and B) once you use them a few times you kind of
memorize where they are, so I can't complain too much. The trade-off is
that the intercom functions a bit easier, so it's worth it.
As usual, a great intercom from PS Engineering, and I'm real glad that I
upgraded to the PMA8000BT. It's fantastic to fly behind, and not have
all those wires everywhere! I just love this audio panel!
If you have a PMA8000BT, contact PS Engineering about the upgrade. If
you have a PMA8000BT that you bought in 2011, the upgrade is free. If
you bought it in 2010 like I did, it's $79.95. I also inquired for
non-BT owners, and if you have an older PMA8000B with s/n of V04028 or
higher, you can upgrade to the BT for $525.
--
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
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david.nelson(at)pobox.com
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:53 am Post subject: PMA8000BT software upgrade |
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Hi Tim,
I've a couple of questions about the PMA8000BT and its capabilities.
- Can I play the music on my iPhone and hear it in my headset using blue-tooth?
- Can my Wife and I play our respective music and hear it in our respective
headsets using blue-tooth? (Akin to using Music #1 and #2 on the PMA8000B just
w/o the wires)?
Thank for the great write-up!
/\/elson
On Fri, 13 May 2011, Tim Olson wrote:
| Quote: | After last fall getting a new PMA8000BT audio that really rocks for the kids
in the RV-10 listening to their music, PS Engineering came out with a
software upgrade for the audio panel that makes it even easier to use.
Also recently, I've been talking to a couple other uses of PS Engineering
bluetooth intercoms who after getting iPhone iOS upgrades would lose some of
the connectivity or button functions, so I thought I'd pass this along.
PS Engineering has the ability to upgrade the software/firmware in their
Bluetooth audio panels so that if you aren't getting your phone to work with
it, they may be able to help you...so contact them if you have issues.
Regarding the software upgrade for the PMA8000BT, it really makes it simpler
to use in that it takes only a single finger instead of a combination of
buttons to activate a few of the functions. I did a write-up on my website,
and thought it would be worth passing along the news on the forums in case
there are others who are either interested in that audio panel, or have
issues with their current software and phone integration.
My link to the write up is here:
http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110425/index.html
I'll paste it in below though so you don't have to go off site to read. (I
did leave off some photos that are at the bottom of the write-up) Hopefully
some of you will find it useful.
Tim
------------------------------------
PMA8000BT Audio Panel Function Update
Many of you already know that I changed out my PMA8000 Audio panel for the
new PMA8000BT from my write-up of the PMA8000BT when I first installed it,
and from my "Ultimate Audio Entertainment System" write-up. We finally got
our great chance to test out this new gear on our recent trip to the Baja in
Mexico, and it was *fantastic* for the kids for their entertainment. I was
thrilled at how it worked, and we enjoyed many hours of bluetooth streamed
music and more. I am also loving that I can taxi out and without even hitting
the "TEL" button, can call my wife that I'm leaving to go fly, and call her
as soon as I land when I'm rolling in. It's very convenient and very nice.
But while I was on my Baja trip, I became aware of an upgrade to my new
PMA8000BT, and I thought I should pass the information on. If you compare the
2 photos below, you'll see some of the visual changes that they made.
Original PMA8000BT Button Labels
(See photo below)
New PMA8000BT Button Labels
(See photo below)
Notice how the top picture has "PUSH-HOLD FUNCTION" under the "TEL" button,
and then the Function A, B, & C. along that bottom row of buttons on the
Right. Well, while I found it workable, it was kind of discombobulating to
try to hold the TEL button and press buttons that were right next to it, to
get it to change functions. The changes were for things like Music
distribution, Intercom Function (which changes wether the passengers hear the
radio conversations or not), and monitoring functions that would give
monitoring priority for Com1 over Com2 or not. They're functions that you may
or may not change fairly often...in my case, I did actually change them quite
often as there are times the passengers want to hear the radios and times
that they don't.
Well, in the new software release, they got rid of that 2-finger operation,
and instead went to a single-finger method, where you push a tap (or just a
short push) to activate the primary function, but if you push and hold, you
change the secondary function that's labeled below the button. I'm not sure
how to best describe it, but if I push and hold the MUTE button an extra
half-second or so, it changes the music distribution settings. It makes it
much easier to change function without holding your hands in a way that lets
you do the 2-buttons-at-once maneuver.
I was told that there wasn't too much along the lines of new features for the
software, and that my old one would still basically do most everything the
new would, but it would be easier to use. I did see though that you can now
adjust the volume of your bluetooth music via the control panel, so if your
phone or device is not very loud, or too loud, you can tweak it slightly to
make it better. I still control the volume of music directly from the device
like my iPhone, but now I can tweak the overall range that's available
Another feature that is new is that upon powerup, the new software will speak
out the current settings of the intercom, monitor, and music modes, so when I
first power on, it will say things like "Standard Intercom Function" and so
on, telling me how it's configured. It's not an annoyance as it only takes a
couple seconds and it's all done, but it does give you a reminder of how it's
configured so that if you just picked up passengers and don't want them to
hear radios, you will know how it's set.
All in all I think it was a great little upgrade. I do kind of miss the
labels above the top row of buttons for Play/Pause, FF, and REV, for the
music....personally I think those labels should have stayed, but....A) I
didn't use them much, and B) once you use them a few times you kind of
memorize where they are, so I can't complain too much. The trade-off is that
the intercom functions a bit easier, so it's worth it.
As usual, a great intercom from PS Engineering, and I'm real glad that I
upgraded to the PMA8000BT. It's fantastic to fly behind, and not have all
those wires everywhere! I just love this audio panel!
If you have a PMA8000BT, contact PS Engineering about the upgrade. If you
have a PMA8000BT that you bought in 2011, the upgrade is free. If you bought
it in 2010 like I did, it's $79.95. I also inquired for non-BT owners, and if
you have an older PMA8000B with s/n of V04028 or higher, you can upgrade to
the BT for $525.
--
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
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Tim Olson
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 11:43 am Post subject: PMA8000BT software upgrade |
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Hi David,
Yes, the PMA8000BT does music and phone both. We use
the bluetooth for iPad and iPhone audio for music
all the time. From what I understand the 9000EX
does NOT do music, for anyone else who may be
following this.
Regarding the 2nd question for you and your wife,
I'm assuming you mean can you each have separate
music from eachother...
If you want separate music, you'd have to use
#1 and #1, and in that case, only #1 is bluetooth-able.
And, to make matters worse, you'd have to also have
her headset plugged into a jack that is normally
for rear seat folks, because #1 is used to feed
the pilot/co-pilot, and #2 is passengers.
If that were the case, the easiest would be to just
have her plug into a different jack...one that is
either in the back seats, or if you have something
like an RV-7, just install a 3rd jack that is
for "passengers".
There is one other way around the single-bluetooth
thing. You can buy a device called the Belkin Aircast
Auto, that plugs into a 3.5mm jack, and gives full
bluetooth ability for that input as well. They're
not that expensive, and if you plugged that into
Music #2, you'd have the effective equivalent of
2 bluetooth connections to choose from, and the
rear passengers could then have bluetooth as well.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
On 5/13/2011 12:50 PM, David E. Nelson wrote:
| Quote: |
Hi Tim,
I've a couple of questions about the PMA8000BT and its capabilities.
- Can I play the music on my iPhone and hear it in my headset using
blue-tooth?
- Can my Wife and I play our respective music and hear it in our
respective headsets using blue-tooth? (Akin to using Music #1 and #2 on
the PMA8000B just w/o the wires)?
Thank for the great write-up!
/\/elson
On Fri, 13 May 2011, Tim Olson wrote:
> After last fall getting a new PMA8000BT audio that really rocks for
> the kids in the RV-10 listening to their music, PS Engineering came
> out with a software upgrade for the audio panel that makes it even
> easier to use.
>
> Also recently, I've been talking to a couple other uses of PS
> Engineering bluetooth intercoms who after getting iPhone iOS upgrades
> would lose some of the connectivity or button functions, so I thought
> I'd pass this along.
> PS Engineering has the ability to upgrade the software/firmware in
> their Bluetooth audio panels so that if you aren't getting your phone
> to work with it, they may be able to help you...so contact them if you
> have issues.
>
> Regarding the software upgrade for the PMA8000BT, it really makes it
> simpler to use in that it takes only a single finger instead of a
> combination of buttons to activate a few of the functions. I did a
> write-up on my website, and thought it would be worth passing along
> the news on the forums in case there are others who are either
> interested in that audio panel, or have issues with their current
> software and phone integration.
>
> My link to the write up is here:
> http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110425/index.html
>
> I'll paste it in below though so you don't have to go off site to
> read. (I did leave off some photos that are at the bottom of the
> write-up) Hopefully some of you will find it useful.
> Tim
> ------------------------------------
>
> PMA8000BT Audio Panel Function Update
>
> Many of you already know that I changed out my PMA8000 Audio panel for
> the new PMA8000BT from my write-up of the PMA8000BT when I first
> installed it, and from my "Ultimate Audio Entertainment System"
> write-up. We finally got our great chance to test out this new gear on
> our recent trip to the Baja in Mexico, and it was *fantastic* for the
> kids for their entertainment. I was thrilled at how it worked, and we
> enjoyed many hours of bluetooth streamed music and more. I am also
> loving that I can taxi out and without even hitting the "TEL" button,
> can call my wife that I'm leaving to go fly, and call her as soon as I
> land when I'm rolling in. It's very convenient and very nice.
>
> But while I was on my Baja trip, I became aware of an upgrade to my
> new PMA8000BT, and I thought I should pass the information on. If you
> compare the 2 photos below, you'll see some of the visual changes that
> they made.
> Original PMA8000BT Button Labels
> (See photo below)
>
> New PMA8000BT Button Labels
> (See photo below)
>
> Notice how the top picture has "PUSH-HOLD FUNCTION" under the "TEL"
> button, and then the Function A, B, & C. along that bottom row of
> buttons on the Right. Well, while I found it workable, it was kind of
> discombobulating to try to hold the TEL button and press buttons that
> were right next to it, to get it to change functions. The changes were
> for things like Music distribution, Intercom Function (which changes
> wether the passengers hear the radio conversations or not), and
> monitoring functions that would give monitoring priority for Com1 over
> Com2 or not. They're functions that you may or may not change fairly
> often...in my case, I did actually change them quite often as there
> are times the passengers want to hear the radios and times that they
> don't.
>
> Well, in the new software release, they got rid of that 2-finger
> operation, and instead went to a single-finger method, where you push
> a tap (or just a short push) to activate the primary function, but if
> you push and hold, you change the secondary function that's labeled
> below the button. I'm not sure how to best describe it, but if I push
> and hold the MUTE button an extra half-second or so, it changes the
> music distribution settings. It makes it much easier to change
> function without holding your hands in a way that lets you do the
> 2-buttons-at-once maneuver.
>
> I was told that there wasn't too much along the lines of new features
> for the software, and that my old one would still basically do most
> everything the new would, but it would be easier to use. I did see
> though that you can now adjust the volume of your bluetooth music via
> the control panel, so if your phone or device is not very loud, or too
> loud, you can tweak it slightly to make it better. I still control the
> volume of music directly from the device like my iPhone, but now I can
> tweak the overall range that's available
>
> Another feature that is new is that upon powerup, the new software
> will speak out the current settings of the intercom, monitor, and
> music modes, so when I first power on, it will say things like
> "Standard Intercom Function" and so on, telling me how it's
> configured. It's not an annoyance as it only takes a couple seconds
> and it's all done, but it does give you a reminder of how it's
> configured so that if you just picked up passengers and don't want
> them to hear radios, you will know how it's set.
>
> All in all I think it was a great little upgrade. I do kind of miss
> the labels above the top row of buttons for Play/Pause, FF, and REV,
> for the music....personally I think those labels should have stayed,
> but....A) I didn't use them much, and B) once you use them a few times
> you kind of memorize where they are, so I can't complain too much. The
> trade-off is that the intercom functions a bit easier, so it's worth it.
>
> As usual, a great intercom from PS Engineering, and I'm real glad that
> I upgraded to the PMA8000BT. It's fantastic to fly behind, and not
> have all those wires everywhere! I just love this audio panel!
> If you have a PMA8000BT, contact PS Engineering about the upgrade. If
> you have a PMA8000BT that you bought in 2011, the upgrade is free. If
> you bought it in 2010 like I did, it's $79.95. I also inquired for
> non-BT owners, and if you have an older PMA8000B with s/n of V04028 or
> higher, you can upgrade to the BT for $525.
>
> --
> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
> do not archive
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david.nelson(at)pobox.com
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 6:10 am Post subject: PMA8000BT software upgrade |
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Hi Tim,
For the time being, it sounds like I'm going to stick with the original setup in
my -7A which is exactly as your described below (the passenger side has both a
set of Co-Pilot and Passenger jacks).
It'd be nice to limit the cables, though. I think I've found a good solution
that uses a single cable that provides both a USB and an 1/8" stereo jack using
a "Y" that eventually splits into the two connectors. Unfortunately, the
specs/pictures on the internet don't say/show have far up the "Y" is from the
USB/audio ends. Given my panel layout, I only need 6" as my 12V aux power is
located adjacent to the #1 and #2 audio inputs. So, it's a just matter of
visiting the local electronic shops and see what they've got.
Thanks for the informative reply,
/\/elson
On Mon, 16 May 2011, Tim Olson wrote:
| Quote: |
Hi David,
Yes, the PMA8000BT does music and phone both. We use the bluetooth for iPad
and iPhone audio for music all the time. From what I understand the 9000EX
does NOT do music, for anyone else who may be following this. Regarding the
2nd question for you and your wife, I'm assuming you mean can you each have
separate music from eachother... If you want separate music, you'd have to use
#1 and #1, and in that case, only #1 is bluetooth-able. And, to make matters
worse, you'd have to also have her headset plugged into a jack that is
normally for rear seat folks, because #1 is used to feed the pilot/co-pilot,
and #2 is passengers. If that were the case, the easiest would be to just have
her plug into a different jack...one that is either in the back seats, or if
you have something like an RV-7, just install a 3rd jack that is for
"passengers".
There is one other way around the single-bluetooth thing. You can buy a
device called the Belkin Aircast Auto, that plugs into a 3.5mm jack, and gives
full bluetooth ability for that input as well. They're not that expensive,
and if you plugged that into Music #2, you'd have the effective equivalent of
2 bluetooth connections to choose from, and the rear passengers could then
have bluetooth as well.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
On 5/13/2011 12:50 PM, David E. Nelson wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> I've a couple of questions about the PMA8000BT and its capabilities.
>
> - Can I play the music on my iPhone and hear it in my headset using
> blue-tooth?
>
> - Can my Wife and I play our respective music and hear it in our
> respective headsets using blue-tooth? (Akin to using Music #1 and #2 on
> the PMA8000B just w/o the wires)?
>
> Thank for the great write-up!
>
> /\/elson
>
> On Fri, 13 May 2011, Tim Olson wrote:
>
>> After last fall getting a new PMA8000BT audio that really rocks for
>> the kids in the RV-10 listening to their music, PS Engineering came
>> out with a software upgrade for the audio panel that makes it even
>> easier to use.
>>
>> Also recently, I've been talking to a couple other uses of PS
>> Engineering bluetooth intercoms who after getting iPhone iOS upgrades
>> would lose some of the connectivity or button functions, so I thought
>> I'd pass this along.
>> PS Engineering has the ability to upgrade the software/firmware in
>> their Bluetooth audio panels so that if you aren't getting your phone
>> to work with it, they may be able to help you...so contact them if you
>> have issues.
>>
>> Regarding the software upgrade for the PMA8000BT, it really makes it
>> simpler to use in that it takes only a single finger instead of a
>> combination of buttons to activate a few of the functions. I did a
>> write-up on my website, and thought it would be worth passing along
>> the news on the forums in case there are others who are either
>> interested in that audio panel, or have issues with their current
>> software and phone integration.
>>
>> My link to the write up is here:
>> http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110425/index.html
>>
>> I'll paste it in below though so you don't have to go off site to
>> read. (I did leave off some photos that are at the bottom of the
>> write-up) Hopefully some of you will find it useful.
>> Tim
>> ------------------------------------
>>
>> PMA8000BT Audio Panel Function Update
>>
>> Many of you already know that I changed out my PMA8000 Audio panel for
>> the new PMA8000BT from my write-up of the PMA8000BT when I first
>> installed it, and from my "Ultimate Audio Entertainment System"
>> write-up. We finally got our great chance to test out this new gear on
>> our recent trip to the Baja in Mexico, and it was *fantastic* for the
>> kids for their entertainment. I was thrilled at how it worked, and we
>> enjoyed many hours of bluetooth streamed music and more. I am also
>> loving that I can taxi out and without even hitting the "TEL" button,
>> can call my wife that I'm leaving to go fly, and call her as soon as I
>> land when I'm rolling in. It's very convenient and very nice.
>>
>> But while I was on my Baja trip, I became aware of an upgrade to my
>> new PMA8000BT, and I thought I should pass the information on. If you
>> compare the 2 photos below, you'll see some of the visual changes that
>> they made.
>>
>>
>> Original PMA8000BT Button Labels
>> (See photo below)
>>
>> New PMA8000BT Button Labels
>> (See photo below)
>>
>> Notice how the top picture has "PUSH-HOLD FUNCTION" under the "TEL"
>> button, and then the Function A, B, & C. along that bottom row of
>> buttons on the Right. Well, while I found it workable, it was kind of
>> discombobulating to try to hold the TEL button and press buttons that
>> were right next to it, to get it to change functions. The changes were
>> for things like Music distribution, Intercom Function (which changes
>> wether the passengers hear the radio conversations or not), and
>> monitoring functions that would give monitoring priority for Com1 over
>> Com2 or not. They're functions that you may or may not change fairly
>> often...in my case, I did actually change them quite often as there
>> are times the passengers want to hear the radios and times that they
>> don't.
>>
>> Well, in the new software release, they got rid of that 2-finger
>> operation, and instead went to a single-finger method, where you push
>> a tap (or just a short push) to activate the primary function, but if
>> you push and hold, you change the secondary function that's labeled
>> below the button. I'm not sure how to best describe it, but if I push
>> and hold the MUTE button an extra half-second or so, it changes the
>> music distribution settings. It makes it much easier to change
>> function without holding your hands in a way that lets you do the
>> 2-buttons-at-once maneuver.
>>
>> I was told that there wasn't too much along the lines of new features
>> for the software, and that my old one would still basically do most
>> everything the new would, but it would be easier to use. I did see
>> though that you can now adjust the volume of your bluetooth music via
>> the control panel, so if your phone or device is not very loud, or too
>> loud, you can tweak it slightly to make it better. I still control the
>> volume of music directly from the device like my iPhone, but now I can
>> tweak the overall range that's available
>>
>> Another feature that is new is that upon powerup, the new software
>> will speak out the current settings of the intercom, monitor, and
>> music modes, so when I first power on, it will say things like
>> "Standard Intercom Function" and so on, telling me how it's
>> configured. It's not an annoyance as it only takes a couple seconds
>> and it's all done, but it does give you a reminder of how it's
>> configured so that if you just picked up passengers and don't want
>> them to hear radios, you will know how it's set.
>>
>> All in all I think it was a great little upgrade. I do kind of miss
>> the labels above the top row of buttons for Play/Pause, FF, and REV,
>> for the music....personally I think those labels should have stayed,
>> but....A) I didn't use them much, and B) once you use them a few times
>> you kind of memorize where they are, so I can't complain too much. The
>> trade-off is that the intercom functions a bit easier, so it's worth it.
>>
>> As usual, a great intercom from PS Engineering, and I'm real glad that
>> I upgraded to the PMA8000BT. It's fantastic to fly behind, and not
>> have all those wires everywhere! I just love this audio panel!
>> If you have a PMA8000BT, contact PS Engineering about the upgrade. If
>> you have a PMA8000BT that you bought in 2011, the upgrade is free. If
>> you bought it in 2010 like I did, it's $79.95. I also inquired for
>> non-BT owners, and if you have an older PMA8000B with s/n of V04028 or
>> higher, you can upgrade to the BT for $525.
>>
>> --
>> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
>> do not archive
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