I'm in the middle of an IFR upgrade and I'm adding a NAV/COM that emulates an SL30 (MGL V16/N16/Razor). This connects to my Skyview HDX via one of the serial ports, there are 5 made available. My problem is that I have already used all 5 for my transponder, VP-X, GTR200, ACK E-04 ELT and the Skyview GPS antenna (RX only).
My first thought is the ELT, it has connections for RX/TX but does it really need TX? If I can just use the ELT's RX and put that on the free TX with the GPS antenna, then I'd have a full RX/TX port available.
Is there any way to add serial inputs through an extra module? I've got an ARINC modules coming for interfacing my GPS175, but I don't see ARINC support with the MGL radios or the GTR200.
I'm open to other suggestions.
My first thought is the ELT, it has connections for RX/TX but does it really need TX? If I can just use the ELT's RX and put that on the free TX with the GPS antenna, then I'd have a full RX/TX port available.
Is there any way to add serial inputs through an extra module? I've got an ARINC modules coming for interfacing my GPS175, but I don't see ARINC support with the MGL radios or the GTR200.
I'm open to other suggestions.