What Intercom System are you using?

MFMarch · #1 02-25-2016, 12:46 PM

I'm in the very early stages of planning for my panel and I'm curious as to what everyone is using for the intercom system in their -10. I checked with Dynon and they don't have any capability for 4-place and don't have any immediate plans to offer any options for a 4-place aircraft.

So... What are you using in your -10?

Auburntsts · #2 02-25-2016, 12:49 PM

PS Engineering PMA5000EX
http://www.ps-engineering.com/pma5000ex.shtml

ethand · #3 02-25-2016, 01:35 PM

Not flying yet, just wiring, but I plan on a PS Engineering PDA360EX

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BobTurner · #4 02-25-2016, 02:52 PM

Home-brew, to get the features I wanted. $50 parts, my time free!
edit: photo in <RV10>, <show us your panel>, thread 188.

Jesse · #5 02-25-2016, 03:14 PM

Most people have 2 Com's and at least one Nav in their -10's, so using an audio panel is standard. Most, if not all, modern audio panels have 4+ place intercoms built in.

AJ85WA · #6 02-25-2016, 05:13 PM

The MGL V6 Radio is brilliant and also has a 4 place intercom built in.

Bluelabel · #7 02-25-2016, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auburntsts

PS Engineering PMA5000EX
http://www.ps-engineering.com/pma5000ex.shtml

Have the same

GTWreck · #8 02-25-2016, 06:32 PM

I started with a PS8000BT. Loved the bluetooth, nice and clear audio. The only thing I was frustrated with was the button-ology for setting certain modes was not terribly intuitive.

At OSH, I demoed the PS Engineering PMA-450. I really liked the directional audio and the menu driven LCD made all the other button issues go away. Still have bluetooth, and really digging that.

BobTurner · #9 02-25-2016, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse

Most people have 2 Com's and at least one Nav in their -10's, so using an audio panel is standard. Most, if not all, modern audio panels have 4+ place intercoms built in.

This is true. But it's also true that many people do not want MB, ADF, extra VOR as in years past. An intercom with multiple inputs, plus an additional transmit select toggle switch (#1 or #2) is all that some people need or want. Your choice, as always.

Walt · #10 02-25-2016, 09:51 PM

Yea but for not much more that the price of an bare bones intercom you can get a full function audio panel with 4 place intercom with the Garmin GMA 240 for example.
Check out the details from this previous post on the Garmin GMA 240, and you decide if you prefer a home brew system or a real audio panel.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...0&postcount=24

Full disclosure, I am a Garmin dealer but I also have a 240 in my own RV which I am very happy with. I have installed quite a few of the GMA 240's and have never heard anything but good reports from users.

(I used to be in the "home brew" camp myself, but these new audio panels are such a great value and have so many features I wouldn't even consider making my own anymore)