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Old June 8th 10, 08:30 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
John Smith
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Default Sailplane equipment: transponder, transciver 8.33 kHz.

I'm searching for the cheapest SSR transponder and transciver with
8.33 channel separation that could be mounted on a sailplane.


Mode S transponders cost in the range of about $2500 to $2700. There are
several manufactorers, all more or less in the same price range
(Garrecht, MicroAir, Funkwerk, Becker...). You need a level 2, class 1
transponder, be sure not to confuse level and class!

As far as I know, there's no need for a glider to have a 8.33kHz radio
anywhere in Europe. 25kHz radios cost in the range of around $1300 to $1700.

Of course prices may vary and depend on exchange rates.