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I had two radios with my kit but have to admit I am not really familiar with
why it is common to install both of them. I was planning on just leaving
them both in and using the second one as a backup connected to the power and
mic switches etc. with a 6 pole switch. perhaps some of the higher time
pilots out there could enlighten on the proper setup.

thanks

Scott


[Scott,  I'm not an IRF pilot but I do know that even when flying VFR through
the complex airspaces we so often encounter travelling cross country today,
having the ability to pre-load several frequencies and flip-flop them
between multiple radios is usually a godsend.  Granted, during the enroute
phase most communications are happening on a single frequency, and given
the multi-frequency memory capabilities of most modern comm radios, the second
comm in the stack will seem like little more than an added parcel that
made its way from the baggage compartment to the panel.  But when you consider
the number of contacts you need to make when transitioning from the enroute
phase to the approach phase, all of a sudden having one radio with only
two frequencies avilable can turn into a Chinese firedrill.  Let's see, there's
FSS flight following, ATIS, approach control, the tower, ground control
to be ready for, maybe a unicom frequency to find out where you're going
to park... I'm pretty sure I even missed something <G>.  Personally, I think
having 2 comms in the stack and the ability to switch between them is
more than a mere convenience.   <Marv>         ]

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