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Best second com/VHF receiver

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csgj

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Thinking about putting in a second com radio in my 6a.
Currently using my 430 Garmin only
What's your favorite reasonably priced back up panel mount?
Probably only have room for a 2 1/4 inch unit
Thanks for the info!
Craig
 
XCOM

Go with an xcom, I have 2 of those and no Garmin.
Less than a pound and fit into a 2 1/4" hole.
Clear as a bell on reception and transmission over 50 miles or more.
 
MICROAIR M760

Been using MICROAIR M760 REV Q TRANSCEIVER 2 1/4" for second Comm with Garmin 430W. Four years and no problems.
 
moll780 said:
icom a200.. very good, reliable and easy to use.
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My vote is also for the Icom A200. Had one for 7 years and it worked flawlessly to the point I actually used it as primary even though I had a G430W in the #1 Comm position. I changed it to an Icom A210 for the 8.33MHz channel spacing required for some international flying.

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Craig,

I have the Trig TY91 8.33 Khz radio in my 6A for nearly 2 years and it is an excellent unit.
The control head which is 2 1/4 inches easily fits in the panel and because of its short depth can fit nearly anywhere.
The main radio I fitted under the passenger seat near the antenna. However it could easily be fitted behind the baggage compartment. I have found the Trig company support to be excellent if you have questions or require the radio to be updated to the latest firmware.

Barry RV6A F-PRVM
 
I have been using the MGL V6 it is quite a deal for all the features it pack. This has been my primary radio with a hand held as a backup utilizing and external antenna. Hopefully with a few modification and an addition of a gtn 650 that will be my NO 1 and the V6 will still be there as the number 2
 
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