Folks, I have a RV-7A which has installed a ICOM IC-A210. Radio works fine, however the "built in intercom" does not exactly live up to the name. The radio just returned from ICOM where it got a free firmware update to 1.63.001 which I was hoping had more adjustment in the squelch to avoid open mics in flight - but no joy.
Yes, I could (and have) use a external intercom, but I'm trying here to avoid all extra stuff - and I hate having equipment that does not work right.
I've set the mic squelch to 30 on both sides, it there some other trick to make this thing work in a loud cockpit?
Has anyone installed and used the intercom in the Garmin GTR-200? If I could get $750 for the otherwise perfect ICOM, I could have the Stereo Auto Squelch Garmin for $500 out of pocket.
Yes, I could (and have) use a external intercom, but I'm trying here to avoid all extra stuff - and I hate having equipment that does not work right.
I've set the mic squelch to 30 on both sides, it there some other trick to make this thing work in a loud cockpit?
Has anyone installed and used the intercom in the Garmin GTR-200? If I could get $750 for the otherwise perfect ICOM, I could have the Stereo Auto Squelch Garmin for $500 out of pocket.