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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:19 pm    Post subject: KX-125 to Garmin SL-30 Upgrade Mounting Reply with quote

Dear Listers,

I've currently got a King KX125 nav/com in the RV-6. I was thinking of upgrading to a Garmin SL-30. But, as luck would have it, the vertical heights are different. The Garmin is about 2/3's the height of the KX-125. Does anyone know of a sweet installation kit that I could use to mount the SL-30 in the same hole that the KX-125 is currently in? Something that would look like it was suppose to be that way and not a klugy deal?

Thanks!

Matt

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:39 pm    Post subject: KX-125 to Garmin SL-30 Upgrade Mounting Reply with quote

Matt,

What's above and below the current KX-125? If it's blank plates, you can
take up some of the space with rubber U grommets. You can find various
styles at ACS. If it's other radios, I've used black rubber tubing.
Squeeze it in after the SL30 is mounted.

Of course... If you've got very much upgrading or rearranging going on,
having a whole new panel made is the clean solution. Having one
professionally made, powder coated and silk screened is under $1K. Not
too much compared to all the other stuff you put in the panel and it
makes the airplane look more finished than patched.

Bill

On 9/18/13 2:18 PM, Matt Dralle wrote:
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Dear Listers,

I've currently got a King KX125 nav/com in the RV-6. I was thinking of upgrading to a Garmin SL-30. But, as luck would have it, the vertical heights are different. The Garmin is about 2/3's the height of the KX-125. Does anyone know of a sweet installation kit that I could use to mount the SL-30 in the same hole that the KX-125 is currently in? Something that would look like it was suppose to be that way and not a klugy deal?

Thanks!

Matt

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Status: 172+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...

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Status: 180+ Hours Since Purchase - Upgrades Complete; Now In Full Flyer Mode

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Airport. Includes both Tower and Ground transmissions. Archives too!
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:56 pm    Post subject: KX-125 to Garmin SL-30 Upgrade Mounting Reply with quote

Do not have info on a kit but might be interested in the KX 125? earl

On Sep 18, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com> wrote:

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Dear Listers,

I've currently got a King KX125 nav/com in the RV-6. I was thinking of upgrading to a Garmin SL-30. But, as luck would have it, the vertical heights are different. The Garmin is about 2/3's the height of the KX-125. Does anyone know of a sweet installation kit that I could use to mount the SL-30 in the same hole that the KX-125 is currently in? Something that would look like it was suppose to be that way and not a klugy deal?

Thanks!

Matt

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Matt Dralle

RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: 172+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...

RV-6 #20916 N360EM "The Flyer"
http://www.mattsrv6.com - Matt's RV-6 Revitalization Log
Status: 180+ Hours Since Purchase - Upgrades Complete; Now In Full Flyer Mode

Matt's Livermore Airport Live ATC Stream!
Check out the live ATC stream directly from my hangar at the Livermore
Airport. Includes both Tower and Ground transmissions. Archives too!
For entertainment purposes only. http://klvk.matronics.com









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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:20 pm    Post subject: KX-125 to Garmin SL-30 Upgrade Mounting Reply with quote

Depending on what is desired, or if the SL30 is already procured, the
new Garmin replacement for the SL30 is a little taller and has a few
more features/integration with their brand GPS units.

On 9/18/2013 3:38 PM, Bill Putney wrote:
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Matt,

What's above and below the current KX-125? If it's blank plates, you
can take up some of the space with rubber U grommets. You can find
various styles at ACS. If it's other radios, I've used black rubber
tubing. Squeeze it in after the SL30 is mounted.

Of course... If you've got very much upgrading or rearranging going
on, having a whole new panel made is the clean solution. Having one
professionally made, powder coated and silk screened is under $1K. Not
too much compared to all the other stuff you put in the panel and it
makes the airplane look more finished than patched.

Bill

On 9/18/13 2:18 PM, Matt Dralle wrote:
>
> <dralle(at)matronics.com>
> Dear Listers,
>
> I've currently got a King KX125 nav/com in the RV-6. I was thinking
> of upgrading to a Garmin SL-30. But, as luck would have it, the
> vertical heights are different. The Garmin is about 2/3's the height
> of the KX-125. Does anyone know of a sweet installation kit that I
> could use to mount the SL-30 in the same hole that the KX-125 is
> currently in? Something that would look like it was suppose to be
> that way and not a klugy deal?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
>
> -
> Matt Dralle
>
> RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
> http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
> http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
> http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
> Status: 172+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...
>
> RV-6 #20916 N360EM "The Flyer"
> http://www.mattsrv6.com - Matt's RV-6 Revitalization Log
> Status: 180+ Hours Since Purchase - Upgrades Complete; Now In Full
> Flyer Mode
>
> Matt's Livermore Airport Live ATC Stream!
> Check out the live ATC stream directly from my hangar at the Livermore
> Airport. Includes both Tower and Ground transmissions. Archives too!
> For entertainment purposes only. http://klvk.matronics.com



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