---------------------------------------------------------- Avionics-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 01/08/04: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:11 AM - SL-30 vs. others (Swaney, Mark NAVAIR) 2. 09:42 AM - Re: SL-30 vs. others (Jim Robinson) 3. 10:17 AM - Re: SL-30 vs. others (Pete Waters) 4. 12:22 PM - Re: SL-30 vs. others XCOM? (Peter Zutrauen) 5. 09:35 PM - Re: SL-30 vs. others XCOM? (Kevin Klinefelter) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:11:47 AM PST US Subject: Avionics-List: SL-30 vs. others From: "Swaney, Mark NAVAIR" --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Swaney, Mark NAVAIR" Although the SL-30 has plenty of great features, the price tag seems a bit steep. Can any of you SL-30 operators out there give me some "selling point" for going with this box (other than the slimline design)? Here's my real dilemma: I already have 2 good NAVCOMMS (1 with LOC/GS). I think if I sold those I could almost afford a single SL-30. Reliability is a concern, going from 2 to 1. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mark Swaney P.S. So far my primary Nav will be the BMA EFIS/1 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:42:40 AM PST US From: "Jim Robinson" Subject: Re: Avionics-List: SL-30 vs. others --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Jim Robinson" Mark I was buying new and not replacing anything, so my reasoning might be a little different. I decided on the SL-30 because I wanted only one Nav radio and the SL-30 allows you to monitor the standby freq like having another radio. I will use a handheld for a backup in the event of total failure. My logic for what it's worth. Jim Robinson Glll N79R > --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Swaney, Mark NAVAIR" > > > Although the SL-30 has plenty of great features, the price tag seems a > bit steep. Can any of you SL-30 operators out there give me some > "selling point" for going with this box (other than the slimline > design)? Here's my real dilemma: I already have 2 good NAVCOMMS (1 > with LOC/GS). I think if I sold those I could almost afford a single > SL-30. Reliability is a concern, going from 2 to 1. Any suggestions? > Thanks, Mark Swaney P.S. So far my primary Nav will be the BMA EFIS/1 > > > advertising on the Matronics Forums. > http://www.matronics.com/chat > ==== > > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:17:36 AM PST US From: Pete Waters Subject: Re: Avionics-List: SL-30 vs. others --> Avionics-List message posted by: Pete Waters Skipper, I don't have one of these radios, but I've gone over the thought process for a while and spoken to folks in the course of a buying decision. I think the advantage is in having one radio that allows you to monitor the standby freq as discussed below. This is handy for getting ATIS and talking to FSS and the like, but is most useful when flying formation. Depending on whether you're flying wing or lead, you've either got ATC in the primary freq (talk and listen) and your formation freq in the standby (listen only), or the reverse. You can swap primary and secondary with one switch actuation, which you can wire to your stick if desired. In my RV-4 or your Rocket, panel space and weight are issues, so the SL-30 / SL-40 function will be a real help. My 2 cents. V/R, Pedro Jim Robinson wrote: --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Jim Robinson" Mark I was buying new and not replacing anything, so my reasoning might be a little different. I decided on the SL-30 because I wanted only one Nav radio and the SL-30 allows you to monitor the standby freq like having another radio. I will use a handheld for a backup in the event of total failure. My logic for what it's worth. Jim Robinson Glll N79R > --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Swaney, Mark NAVAIR" > > > Although the SL-30 has plenty of great features, the price tag seems a > bit steep. Can any of you SL-30 operators out there give me some > "selling point" for going with this box (other than the slimline > design)? Here's my real dilemma: I already have 2 good NAVCOMMS (1 > with LOC/GS). I think if I sold those I could almost afford a single > SL-30. Reliability is a concern, going from 2 to 1. Any suggestions? > Thanks, Mark Swaney P.S. So far my primary Nav will be the BMA EFIS/1 > > > advertising on the Matronics Forums. > http://www.matronics.com/chat > ==== > > > > --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:22:55 PM PST US Subject: RE: Avionics-List: SL-30 vs. others XCOM? From: "Peter Zutrauen" --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Peter Zutrauen" Has anyone considered the XCOM receiver/intercom? http://www.mcp.com.au/xcom760/ It has standby monitoring and so much more.... for a great priceand in a small package. I wonder how it performs... anyone out there have one? Cheers, Pete Europa builder -----Original Message----- From: Pete Waters [mailto:pedroagua@yahoo.com] Subject: Re: Avionics-List: SL-30 vs. others --> Avionics-List message posted by: Pete Waters Skipper, I don't have one of these radios, but I've gone over the thought process for a while and spoken to folks in the course of a buying decision. I think the advantage is in having one radio that allows you to monitor the standby freq as discussed below. This is handy for getting ATIS and talking to FSS and the like, but is most useful when flying formation. Depending on whether you're flying wing or lead, you've either got ATC in the primary freq (talk and listen) and your formation freq in the standby (listen only), or the reverse. You can swap primary and secondary with one switch actuation, which you can wire to your stick if desired. In my RV-4 or your Rocket, panel space and weight are issues, so the SL-30 / SL-40 function will be a real help. My 2 cents. V/R, Pedro Jim Robinson wrote: --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Jim Robinson" Mark I was buying new and not replacing anything, so my reasoning might be a little different. I decided on the SL-30 because I wanted only one Nav radio and the SL-30 allows you to monitor the standby freq like having another radio. I will use a handheld for a backup in the event of total failure. My logic for what it's worth. Jim Robinson Glll N79R > --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Swaney, Mark NAVAIR" > > > Although the SL-30 has plenty of great features, the price tag seems a > bit steep. Can any of you SL-30 operators out there give me some > "selling point" for going with this box (other than the slimline > design)? Here's my real dilemma: I already have 2 good NAVCOMMS (1 > with LOC/GS). I think if I sold those I could almost afford a single > SL-30. Reliability is a concern, going from 2 to 1. Any suggestions? > Thanks, Mark Swaney P.S. So far my primary Nav will be the BMA EFIS/1 > > > advertising on the Matronics Forums. > http://www.matronics.com/chat > ==== > > > > --------------------------------- == == == == ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:35:54 PM PST US From: "Kevin Klinefelter" Subject: RE: Avionics-List: SL-30 vs. others XCOM? --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Kevin Klinefelter" I ordered one months ago, they are still not produced and shipping. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Peter Zutrauen Subject: RE: Avionics-List: SL-30 vs. others XCOM? --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Peter Zutrauen" Has anyone considered the XCOM receiver/intercom? http://www.mcp.com.au/xcom760/ It has standby monitoring and so much more.... for a great priceand in a small package. I wonder how it performs... anyone out there have one? Cheers, Pete Europa builder -----Original Message----- From: Pete Waters [mailto:pedroagua@yahoo.com] Subject: Re: Avionics-List: SL-30 vs. others --> Avionics-List message posted by: Pete Waters Skipper, I don't have one of these radios, but I've gone over the thought process for a while and spoken to folks in the course of a buying decision. I think the advantage is in having one radio that allows you to monitor the standby freq as discussed below. This is handy for getting ATIS and talking to FSS and the like, but is most useful when flying formation. Depending on whether you're flying wing or lead, you've either got ATC in the primary freq (talk and listen) and your formation freq in the standby (listen only), or the reverse. You can swap primary and secondary with one switch actuation, which you can wire to your stick if desired. In my RV-4 or your Rocket, panel space and weight are issues, so the SL-30 / SL-40 function will be a real help. My 2 cents. V/R, Pedro Jim Robinson wrote: --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Jim Robinson" Mark I was buying new and not replacing anything, so my reasoning might be a little different. I decided on the SL-30 because I wanted only one Nav radio and the SL-30 allows you to monitor the standby freq like having another radio. I will use a handheld for a backup in the event of total failure. My logic for what it's worth. Jim Robinson Glll N79R > --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Swaney, Mark NAVAIR" > > > Although the SL-30 has plenty of great features, the price tag seems a > bit steep. Can any of you SL-30 operators out there give me some > "selling point" for going with this box (other than the slimline > design)? Here's my real dilemma: I already have 2 good NAVCOMMS (1 > with LOC/GS). I think if I sold those I could almost afford a single > SL-30. Reliability is a concern, going from 2 to 1. Any suggestions? > Thanks, Mark Swaney P.S. So far my primary Nav will be the BMA EFIS/1 > > > advertising on the Matronics Forums. > http://www.matronics.com/chat > ==== > > --------------------------------- == == == ==