Message-Id: <3.0.3.32.19991231013727.02fa0da0@olsusa.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 01:37:27 -0500
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
From: Marvin Kaye <marvkaye@olsusa.com>
Subject: RE: Minimum intercom/Audio input
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Posted for Bahahud@aol.com:

Antennas, radios, intercoms, etc:

I installed an ICS radio in an RV-4 in 1994 and have used it without any
problems  after I replaced the bent whip antenna on the belly with a Cessna
fin type on top of the fuselage.  This radio was 7 watts and would transmit
and receive strong and clear at least 65 nautical miles (Sacramento at
5,500 to San Carlos).  The ICS radio has a built in voice activated
intercom, 20 com memories flip/flop, 20 nav memories flip/flop, vor,
localizer, glide slope and built in back-up battery.  You get the whole
thing for about $1,600.00.

Down side, it is not certificated for aircraft use but seems to be ok for
experimentals.  The airplane has been inspected by three different FAA
people and none of them commented on the radio.  I have never had a
complaint about my transmissions.  I am installing the same unit in the
235/290 I am building.

Hank - San Mateo, Ca.


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