muzz
October 22nd 05, 09:10 PM
I've had the Sporty's for a year, works great.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:23:50 GMT, B A R R Y
> wrote:
>I'm looking for a VHF Nav/Com handheld. I will primarily be using it
>as a backup, with occasional use on-field, out of the plane.
>
>Since it'll mostly sit in my flight bag, I'd really like to use
>alkaline batteries, for battery shelf life. The option to use a
>rechargeable pack would be nice, but not a top requirement. In the
>plane, I'd like to plug a standard, dual plug headset in, adaptors are
>OK.
>
>I've looked at Vertex, Icom, and several other units. I can't find a
>Sporty's locally to inspect. The prices and feature lists seem to be
>all over the place.
>
>What do you like and dislike about the handheld(s) you own?
>
>I haven't found a lot of user comparisons via Google.
>
>Thanks!
>Barry
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:23:50 GMT, B A R R Y
> wrote:
>I'm looking for a VHF Nav/Com handheld. I will primarily be using it
>as a backup, with occasional use on-field, out of the plane.
>
>Since it'll mostly sit in my flight bag, I'd really like to use
>alkaline batteries, for battery shelf life. The option to use a
>rechargeable pack would be nice, but not a top requirement. In the
>plane, I'd like to plug a standard, dual plug headset in, adaptors are
>OK.
>
>I've looked at Vertex, Icom, and several other units. I can't find a
>Sporty's locally to inspect. The prices and feature lists seem to be
>all over the place.
>
>What do you like and dislike about the handheld(s) you own?
>
>I haven't found a lot of user comparisons via Google.
>
>Thanks!
>Barry