Bonehenge (B A R R Y) wrote:

On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:02:19 -0500, "Steven P. McNicoll"

Why is it that comm radios fail but nav radios do not?


Receivers are simpler than transmitters?


Nav radios fail too! Transmitters are usually less complex than the
matching receiver, but they also handle much more power. More power
means more stress on the components, which in turn leads to a higher
failure rate.