Which modern low cost comm do you recommend?

[docmirror]

Don't want to spend a bunch. I have an MX-11 crap comm now. I'm considering having it repaired, but would prefer to go something modern and better supported.

I also don't want to spend a pile of money.

If you have a recommendation that can meet these two requirements I would appreciate some guidance.

My nav is going to be handled separately.

 

[kgruber]

I bought one of these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Icom-IC-A210-VHF-Aircraft-Air-Band-Transceiver-/191135495656?pt=2_Way_Radios_FRS&hash=item2c809035e8

It is an excellent radio.


Here's a new one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ICOM-IC-A210-COM-AIR-BAND-RADIO-Transceiver-/131119108141?pt=US_Marine_Aircraft_Radios&hash=item1e874ed02d


Although, I'd probably buy it from Pacific Coast Avionics, for a couple of dollars more.

https://www.pacificcoastavionics.com/products/1406-ic-a210.aspx

 

[Old Geek]

I also have an A-210. Very happy with it.

 

[FORANE]

I bought an Icom A210 also. I would not do it again. It has a flimsy ribbon cable between the faceplate and radio which can fail leading to internal radio damage. I went the A210 route as it shared the same tray as my old comm. I ended up removing it and installing a SL40 Apollo which I liked much better. I found the sound quality similar but the Apollo / Garmin seemed much more durable.

If the OP had an experimental, there are some new low cost alternatives available. If I had a newer efis, I would likely go remote radio.

 

[MickYoumans]

I put a Garmin GTR-225 in my plane last October and love it.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/garmingtr225.php

 

[Neal Howard]

I'm partial to the King KY-97A for a cheap comm radio. I had one in my old Cherokee and it was a great performer. There's a used one on the VAF classifieds right now for $799

 

[SCCutler]

I have heard sound comments about these:

http://www.valavionics.com/com-2000.html

 

[docmirror]

Think I'm gonna get that Val. I have limited panel space, and this thin radio will leave room for a panel GPS. Thanks all.

 

[somorris]

I have heard good things about the Val as well.