---------------------------------------------------------- Avionics-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 02/25/06: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:28 PM - Re: GTX330 TIS with DAC GDC34A/Chelton (Mike) 2. 05:11 PM - Re: MicroAir Radios (W J R HAMILTON) 3. 05:35 PM - Re: Pin out (W J R HAMILTON) 4. 09:38 PM - Re: GTX330 TIS with DAC GDC34A/Chelton (Tim Olson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:28:24 PM PST US From: "Mike" Subject: RE: Avionics-List: GTX330 TIS with DAC GDC34A/Chelton --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Mike" Tim, I am interfacing the GTX330 through the DAC GDC34A to the Chelton EFIS. I'm trying to figure out if the GTX330 needs the ARINC 429 input from the DAC GDC34A in order to provide the ARINC output. Currently I have connected the GTX330 ARINC 429 output to the GDC34 and the RS232 TX/RX to the Chelton EFIS. I didn't connect the ARINC input to the GTX330 for two reasons, I didn't think it was needed, and it wasn't pre-wired when I built the panel. I am thinking that the GTX330 needs position information from the GPS in the EFIS, and therefore requires the ARINC 429 input. What do you think? I have a call into Garmin and hope to hear from them Monday. DAC was no help and Chelton has not been much help on this issue. Mike Larkin Lancair Legacy -----Original Message----- From: owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Olson Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:35 PM Subject: Re: Avionics-List: GTX330 TIS with DAC GDC34A/Chelton --> Avionics-List message posted by: Tim Olson Mike, Do you have the GNS480 for a Nav/Com, or the 430/530? I called to ask them for an update today and right now their questioning that maybe the 480/330 are teaming up to thwart the function in some way. Would be interesting to know. Also, sure would be nice if they'd get their 480/330 interfaces figured out so they can drop the whole GDC34A altogether and just read the serial direct. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying Mike wrote: > --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Mike" > > I have the equipment, but like you am debugging. It's in and flying but > I can't get it to work.. > > Mike > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Olson > Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 9:07 AM > To: rv10-list@matronics.com; rv-list@matronics.com; > avionics-list@matronics.com > Subject: Avionics-List: GTX330 TIS with DAC GDC34A/Chelton > > --> Avionics-List message posted by: Tim Olson > > At one point on a list I had a reply from someone who > actually was using the GDC34A Arinc to serial converter > like I am to get TIS traffic on their Chelton or other > EFIS from the GTX330 Transponder. > > Right now that's my last remaining thing to debug that > I've identified, and I'm hoping to talk to someone > who's got it working to verify settings. > > Anyone out there with that equipment that can comment? > -- 1/16/2006 -- 1/16/2006 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:11:23 PM PST US From: W J R HAMILTON Subject: Re: Avionics-List: MicroAir Radios --> Avionics-List message posted by: W J R HAMILTON Joe, If you have a problem, it is easy to contact MicroAir direct via their web site. I know of a number of open cockpit applications, all successful, and in the price `range, they take up far less panel space than something like an ICOM 200. Cheers, Bill Hamilton At 02:29 22/02/2006, you wrote: >--> Avionics-List message posted by: "D. Joe Smith" > >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 > > CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVILEGE NOTICE W.J.R.Hamilton,Glenalmond Group Companies,Fighter Flights Internet Services and Warbirds.Net. & . This message is intended for and should only be used by the addressee. It is confidential and may contain legally privileged information.If you are not the intended recipient any use distribution,disclosure or copying of this message is strictly prohibited.Confidentiality and legal privilege attached to this communication are not waived or lost by reason of the mistaken delivery to you.If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately to: Australia 61 (0)408 876 526 Dolores capitis non fero. Eos do. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:35:19 PM PST US From: W J R HAMILTON Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Pin out --> Avionics-List message posted by: W J R HAMILTON Bob, Look at ebay, search "Lane Pilot", it will be a good start. I have assembled a virtually complete set of "everything you need", for both MilSpec ( Cannon, Burndy,etc) and modern connectors, for a total of less than $300, and two Daniels crimpers were about $220 of the total. Cheers, Bill Hamilton At 00:25 23/02/2006, you wrote: >--> Avionics-List message posted by: "Bob Gibfried" > >Thanks to all who replied to my request for a KMD 150 pin out. First to >reply was a gentleman from England. It's an amazing world we live in when a >simple request can be met halfway around the world! > >Now if anyone can point me to a good set of crimpers. Mashing the pins with >a needle nose just doesn't work for me. > >Thanks > >Bob, Wichita > > CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVILEGE NOTICE W.J.R.Hamilton,Glenalmond Group Companies,Fighter Flights Internet Services and Warbirds.Net. & . This message is intended for and should only be used by the addressee. It is confidential and may contain legally privileged information.If you are not the intended recipient any use distribution,disclosure or copying of this message is strictly prohibited.Confidentiality and legal privilege attached to this communication are not waived or lost by reason of the mistaken delivery to you.If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately to: Australia 61 (0)408 876 526 Dolores capitis non fero. Eos do. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:38:53 PM PST US From: Tim Olson Subject: Re: Avionics-List: GTX330 TIS with DAC GDC34A/Chelton --> Avionics-List message posted by: Tim Olson Mike, I spoke at length last week with a DAC guy who said that no, you don't need the ARINC 429 back from the GDC34A to the GTX330. I actually have mine wired that way now. I think the GTX330 should be getting position info from the GNS480 in my case (connected via serial). My traffic does work between the GTX330 and GNS480, so those 2 items should have what they need. I did get an email from Peter at D2AV tonight and he said that he found that the Chelton should be set to HIGH speed to talk to the DAC box. The GTX330 should be set to HIGH talking to the DAC too. He said to go edit the system limits and set COM5 to high. I'm not sure if that's an available option though...I'll find out tomorrow. I did have some cool experience today with traffic on my GNS480...can't wait to get it running on the Chelton. I think we'll get it to work. If not, it sounds like they're working on getting the GNS480/GTX330 serial info figured out so we may be able to get rid of the DAC box eventually anyway...that would be nice. I'll let you know what I figure out tomorrow. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying do not archive Mike wrote: > --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Mike" > > Tim, > > I am interfacing the GTX330 through the DAC GDC34A to the Chelton EFIS. > I'm trying to figure out if the GTX330 needs the ARINC 429 input from > the DAC GDC34A in order to provide the ARINC output. Currently I have > connected the GTX330 ARINC 429 output to the GDC34 and the RS232 TX/RX > to the Chelton EFIS. I didn't connect the ARINC input to the GTX330 for > two reasons, I didn't think it was needed, and it wasn't pre-wired when > I built the panel. I am thinking that the GTX330 needs position > information from the GPS in the EFIS, and therefore requires the ARINC > 429 input. What do you think? I have a call into Garmin and hope to > hear from them Monday. DAC was no help and Chelton has not been much > help on this issue. > > Mike Larkin > > Lancair Legacy > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Olson > Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:35 PM > To: avionics-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: Avionics-List: GTX330 TIS with DAC GDC34A/Chelton > > --> Avionics-List message posted by: Tim Olson > > Mike, > Do you have the GNS480 for a Nav/Com, or the 430/530? > I called to ask them for an update today and right > now their questioning that maybe the 480/330 are > teaming up to thwart the function in some way. > Would be interesting to know. > > Also, sure would be nice if they'd get their 480/330 > interfaces figured out so they can drop the whole > GDC34A altogether and just read the serial direct. > > > Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying > > > Mike wrote: >> --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Mike" >> >> I have the equipment, but like you am debugging. It's in and flying > but >> I can't get it to work.. >> >> Mike >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com >> [mailto:owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim > Olson >> Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 9:07 AM >> To: rv10-list@matronics.com; rv-list@matronics.com; >> avionics-list@matronics.com >> Subject: Avionics-List: GTX330 TIS with DAC GDC34A/Chelton >> >> --> Avionics-List message posted by: Tim Olson >> >> At one point on a list I had a reply from someone who >> actually was using the GDC34A Arinc to serial converter >> like I am to get TIS traffic on their Chelton or other >> EFIS from the GTX330 Transponder. >> >> Right now that's my last remaining thing to debug that >> I've identified, and I'm hoping to talk to someone >> who's got it working to verify settings. >> >> Anyone out there with that equipment that can comment? >> > > > > > > > > > > > > >