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11-18-2018, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: St Louis, MO
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Garmin 420W GPS/COMM
Thinking about upgrading the 420W to a GTN 650. Is there still a market for a used 420W and if so any idea what it's worth?
The 420 works just fine, deciding if it's worth the upgrade.
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Last edited by olyolson : 11-20-2018 at 09:09 AM.
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11-18-2018, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Friendswood, Tx
Posts: 390
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I boughts a 400w with tray, install kit, and antenna for $3800 from pacific avionics with 8130 form. I am intalling it in my rv6 for the occasional ifr approach. I have seen 420w's in the $4500-$5000 range dependingon screen condition. The problem i have with the new gtn series is the update subscription price. $500 for the 400 series and over double for the gtn series. I also prefer knobs in bumpy air.
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Whirlwind 200rv prop
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Flightline Interior
Almost rv14 seat mod/cable locking
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11-18-2018, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Largo, FL
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295 for Garmin Nav data for 650
Nav data for my 650 is 295/yr.
Ron
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11-18-2018, 09:58 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Friendswood, Tx
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Nice. I need to check into the new pricing. I was looking at full package prices about a year ago.
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Rv-6
0-320/180+hp
10-1 pistons
Lycon port/polish
Dual pmags
EI Commander
Whirlwind 200rv prop
IFR Glass panel
Trutrak Vizion 385 Autopilot
Flightline Interior
Almost rv14 seat mod/cable locking
Electric seat back adjuster
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11-20-2018, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: St Louis, MO
Posts: 956
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GNC 420W
Thought about a GTN 650 but rethinking after talking to smarter guys- opinions on replacing the 420W with a GTN 635? Am trying to do a sensible cost effective panel upgrade and use as much of the current equipment as possible. Budget is a factor so trying to keep the cost under control.
- An SL-30 is already installed so no need for the 650
- Seems to be a lot of interest in purchasing my used 420W
- Really like the ease of navigation and menu selection of the touchscreen 635
- A lot of other upgrades in process, just focusing this discussion on the GNC vs GTN GPS/Comm
Comments?
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Previous airplanes: Corby Starlet, Citabria, Cessna 140, Vari-Viggen, RV-3, RV-4
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11-20-2018, 09:52 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Southern Michigan
Posts: 1,964
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Quote:
Originally Posted by olyolson
Thought about a GTN 650 but rethinking after talking to smarter guys- opinions on replacing the 420W with a GTN 635? Am trying to do a sensible cost effective panel upgrade and use as much of the current equipment as possible. Budget is a factor so trying to keep the cost under control.
- An SL-30 is already installed so no need for the 650
- Seems to be a lot of interest in purchasing my used 420W
- Really like the ease of navigation and menu selection of the touchscreen 635
- A lot of other upgrades in process, just focusing this discussion on the GNC vs GTN GPS/Comm
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You could also sell the SL-30 along with the 420W to help offset the cost of a GTN-650.
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Howell, MI
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11-20-2018, 10:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: St Louis, MO
Posts: 956
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Good suggestion but I want to keep the second Comm radio
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Previous airplanes: Corby Starlet, Citabria, Cessna 140, Vari-Viggen, RV-3, RV-4
RV grin every flight
"Sure is nice to have smart friends"
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