---------------------------------------------------------- Avionics-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 05/08/08: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:43 AM - VAL glideslope (CardinalNSB@aol.com) 2. 04:10 PM - Re: Bendix-King KLN-90B (Ian Edgar) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:43:40 AM PST US From: CardinalNSB@aol.com Subject: Avionics-List: VAL glideslope The VAL is attractive, I almost bought one used. Antenna, power, light, audio out, seems simple. Self contained. And I like the led v. needles. Just seems like the fewer moving parts of the leds would be more reliable..... I like the idea of the Narco NAV122 but so much complaints about Narco have me worried. VAL (I believe) told me it wouldn't work with Garmin. A couple of posters (don't remember where) had issues with VAL equipment. As important to me at the time, the early model does NOT include the vor, so as I understand it is the "close in" glideslope/converter mode only. Probably not a big deal if you already have other vor, other than panel space. The later VAL unit does include the full vor. Not sure of STC or TSO status. My local FSDO told me that as long as the avionics are TSO, they consider it a minor alteration. The real benefit of the King mode would be to be able to use the 206 indicator with a Garmin later, so the equipment loss would be on the sale of the KNS80. I received a pm from a lister who says his TKM cdi/gs indicator worked fine with his Garmin and King KN53 (same as kx155?) and which includes an internal switcher. I might sell my 206 for that. Let us know about the VAL, and if anyone has more info on the TKM please let me know. Thanks Skip **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:10:06 PM PST US From: "Ian Edgar" Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Bendix-King KLN-90B Thanks Doug, I'll find a source for a couple of the right size Xcellite splined keys here in Oz. As for the NAV122 set screws, Colorado Springs is a bit far for a day trip ;-) (it was an ebay purchase and neither of us thought of them when the seller said "I'll send new knobs") Ian Edgar Canberra (Australia) On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 11:59 AM, Doug McNutt wrote: > > > > At 06:57 +1000 5/8/08, Ian Edgar wrote: > My receiver has a loose control knob and the hex key size is smaller than > 1/16". Anyone know what size key is needed for these knobs? > > King was big on Bristo (Bristol) screws which had six indents rather than > six flat sides as do Allen screws. The proper screwdriver has ridges at the > vertices of a hexagon rather than flats. > > Your hardware store may know about them. Harbor Freight has been offering a > collection of tips for 1/4 inch handles for a reasonable price. > > Doesn't look like they'll be at my local hardware store though. Also > needing a source for 4-40 x 3/32" set screws for my NAV122, they sent the > new knobs without the setscrews. > > Those ought to be easy to find. Can't you use the old ones? Stop by if > you're anywhere near Colorado Springs. > > -- > > --> From the U S of A, the only socialist country that refuses to admit it. > <-- > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message avionics-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Avionics-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/avionics-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/avionics-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.