traffic detectors/alerters

[Ted]

I used a Monroy traffic detector in my Ventus several years ago but was
disappointed with its performance. Can anyone comment on performance of
the Proximity Alert R5 unit? I will be flying in the Orlando area again
this winter and have some concern about the high volume of power
traffic in that area.

Ted

[chipsoars]

Ted wrote:
> I used a Monroy traffic detector in my Ventus several years ago but was
> disappointed with its performance. Can anyone comment on performance of
> the Proximity Alert R5 unit? I will be flying in the Orlando area again
> this winter and have some concern about the high volume of power
> traffic in that area.
>
> Ted

There was a thread a few weeks ago started by John Carlysle with a good
analyis of products. A search on his name should turn it up.

Chip F

[bumper]

"Ted" > wrote in message
oups.com...
.. Can anyone comment on performance of
> the Proximity Alert R5 unit? I will be flying in the Orlando area again
> this winter and have some concern about the high volume of power
> traffic in that area.
>
> Ted
>

Ted,

I've been using a R-5 for the past several years with good results. The main
advantage of this unit is that it displays threat aircraft squawk code, so
you can tell if they are talking to ATC (and thus have probably been told
about you) or not.

bumper

[Thomas Knauff]

I'll let you try my ZAON device. It works exactly as advertised.
Tom Knauff

"Ted" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> I used a Monroy traffic detector in my Ventus several years ago but was
> disappointed with its performance. Can anyone comment on performance of
> the Proximity Alert R5 unit? I will be flying in the Orlando area again
> this winter and have some concern about the high volume of power
> traffic in that area.
>
> Ted
>

[jeplane]

Tom is it the ZAON mrx for $499 something?
Is it working well for you? I understand that it can not tell you which
direction the traffic is coming from, but I like the price and
portability, since it can be used while flying airplanes as well. (I
can not afford the XRX, or can not power it in a glider)
What do you think?

Richard
ASW19
Phoenix, AZ

[Thomas Knauff]

Yes, this is it. You can see details on our web site -www.eglider.org.
It simply alerts you when another transponder-equipped aircraft is within 5
miles of your location; how high above or below you. It sees these aircraft
before you can see them, and ignores non-threats. Simple, and it really
works.

"jeplane" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> Tom is it the ZAON mrx for $499 something?
> Is it working well for you? I understand that it can not tell you which
> direction the traffic is coming from, but I like the price and
> portability, since it can be used while flying airplanes as well. (I
> can not afford the XRX, or can not power it in a glider)
> What do you think?
>
> Richard
> ASW19
> Phoenix, AZ
>