---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 08/15/13: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:22 AM - Re: comm. radio installation (GLEN MATEJCEK) 2. 03:24 PM - Re: RV8-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 08/14/13 (speedy11@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:22:17 AM PST US Subject: RV8-List: Re: comm. radio installation From: GLEN MATEJCEK HI Stan- My radios are up the left side of the panel, as I will be using my throttle hand to tune them. Getting the knobs and switches off the centerline of the panel improves crashworthiness, as well. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:24:03 PM PST US Subject: RV8-List: Re: RV8-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 08/14/13 From: speedy11@aol.com Stan, I mounted my SL-30 in the location you are suggesting and I strongly recomm end against it. 1. It is too low to easily see the display. 2. It is too easy to bend or break the knobs when climbing in and out. ? As k me how I know. 3. The center location is easier for service, but only for the radio itself . ? I recommend your alternate location on the upper left panel. ?I plan to rem ove my SL-30 and install a transponder there. ?I'm going to put in a 430w i n the upper left panel. Regards, Stan Sutterfield Reno Race 84 RV -8A Subject: RV8-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 08/14/13 ________________________________ Message 1 ______________________________ _______ Time: 12:04:01 PM PST US From: Subject: RV8-List: comm. radio installation A personal preference issue: On my instrument panel layout, I have been showing a SL-40 located on the vertical centerline below a Dynon D1000 display, however, a trial fit of a mock-up at this location looks awkward due to having to work around the cross braces. Doable, but. A location on the upper left side looks easier and puts the face more at eye level. I have seen radios at both locations, so feedback based on oper ational experience. I am planning a single radio installation only, but might opt for the Dynon remote radio as a second unit. The center mount allows for better access by either hand, but I can see the advantages of the upper mount. This all has to do with selecting locations for the Skyview components and everything else that has to go behind the panel. Stan Loer RV-8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv8-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV8-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/rv8-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv8-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.