I've currently got a Narco CP-136 that works fine, but is cosmetically bad.
(Faceplate cracked -- and repaired -- several times...)

I'm thinking that we might pick up a new audio panel at OSH '05, but am
somewhat confused on what's available.

Here's what I want:

1. Audio panel with marker beacon lights. Something that fits in the same
"footprint" as the Narco would be good.
2. Split capability that allows the pilot and copilot to talk/listen to
different radios.
3. I don't need a built-in intercom, as that is already part of my PS
Engineering CD player/Intercom.
4. The ability to plug in alternate audio inputs. Right now I have no
place to plug in a portable satellite radio receiver, for example.

One alternative idea is to sell my CD Player/Intercom on Ebay and purchase
the PS Engineering audio panel with the built-in intercom, and then add
their remote CD player. This installation wouldn't really add any utility,
and I can't tell if this unit allows an alternate audio source to be plugged
in. (But I assume it does.)

Are there any audio panels with *built-in* XM radio receivers on the market?
THAT would be the ultimate solution.

What do you folks think?
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"