Bill: Thanks for the reply. It seems like it might be possible to do a
wire OR between the pilot and co-pilot PTT switches.
Microaire has provided me with a replacement unit so I will be trying that.
However, my patience with this unit is getting very thin. I will have to
modify my instrument panel if I go to the ICOM.
BTW are you still producing governors? We get calls from various people
regarding governors and tend to send them your way.
Spurlings was great.

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Stu Fields
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"Bill McMullen" wrote in message
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Stu:
The ICOM has a 9 frequency memory with optional remote switches for both
channel select and flip-flop functions ... essentially the same remote
features as used on the King KY 97A/197A and optionally implemented on
Robbie cyclics. Let me know if you want the manuals and I'll try to dig
out
the links.

The one quirk of the XCOM unit in the install manual that I read was
that
in order to use the remote channel select / flip-flop features, you lose
the
co-pilot PTT button. Not normally a big deal, but could be troublesome if
you're in new airspace with a passenger who is familiar with the area and
willing to do the radio work for you. Also not very convenient for
training
purposes.

"Stuart & Kathryn Fields" wrote in message
.. .
Can you toggle thru more than just one frequency in the ICOM? I'm flying
a
Baby Belle and don't take my hand off the cyclic unless it is on the
ground
and the blade speed is down. I find that flying around a restricted area
I
can use about 5 frequencies. My Microair is capable of up to 25
frequencies
toggled from the cyclic joystick, but I've had a lot of reliability
issues
and may have to change.