At 11:35 AM 11/9/2005, you wrote: >Will be changing my instrument panel this winter and would like to >install a panel mount transceiver. Clearance behind the panel is >about 10" max. Would like to install Icom 200 but too deep. Have >entertained the idea of Microair panel mount. Has anyone used or >experience this unit? >Terry Ackerman, MS +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
If you want to save some $$$$$, check out my radio installation at: http://www.krnet.org/mvn2004/040929271.jpg It is a JRC nav/com with all the goodies like memory channels, flip flop standby channel, etc. I ran out of room on my panel so I mounted it on a modified yoke mount as used for clip boards,et. It has a thumb screw adjust for position and I can even move it up to nearly behind the panel. I normally leave it in the position you see in the above photo as it seems never to be in the way on entry or exit. It is connected to an external antenna and the intercom is located behind the seats to keep the headset wires out of the way. Since that picture was taken the rechargeable battery pack failed. I cut it off leaving the part that attaches to the radio and approx an additional 1/2 inch. I hardwired it so I could connect to aircraft power using a quick disconnect and then poured it full of epoxy. It is now about 4 inches shorter than the picture indicates. I works GREAT. I can easily communicate with aircraft at 50 miles or more distance. The best part is it cost about $250 !! Larry Flesner
