I like the Garmin 295 color display but the 196 looks great in B&W. I am
using the 295 on a bracket attached to the top of the tunnel, with the
regular antenna that comes on the unit(no external antenna) and it has never
failed to stay in contact.
Am using the Microair transceiver and it does fine. The numbers are a bit
smaller than I would like but they are not that far away to be seen. Takes
some study to set the pre-set frequencies if you don't use that function
often. Have no contact with the Microair transponder. I got a used Narco
and new blind encoder. They are working fine. Have Archer antennas for
radio and transponder mounted on the sides behind the baggage compartment.
Ken Carpenter A 123
N9XS Mono 914
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard" <riddon@btinternet.com>
Subject: Instruments (again)
> Still mulling over instruments & avionics and looking for more feedback
from
> some who have 'been there and done that'
>
> Do I need to buy 'approved' instruments or are the non-approved (much
> cheaper) satisfactory?
>
> Any particular recommendations for GPS moving map? Is colour a great
> advantage, The colour skyforce 111C looks good but the B&W Skyforce 11 is
> 900 quid cheaper. Anyone tried the new Garmin 196 yet?
>
> What is the Microair transceiver like to use? The display looks very
small
> to me. Would I be better off with a 'normal' VHF with my aging eyes.
> & what about the microair transponder. I am told that it is not
'approved'
> but is ok to fit & use. Any experience?
>
> Richard Iddon (still adding up the numbers!) G-RIXS
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