Sailplane equipment: transponder, transciver 8.33 kHz.

On 8 Cze, 21:30, John Smith wrote:
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.

Yes, but flying on the same attitude as airliners requires from
sailplane similar comm. properties.

So I guess... that 8.33kHz radios are in the range of 4-7k USD?

Any chance of buying working stuff from second-hand? Don't You know
any reliable firms/companies?

--
Greet,
asdowski

Yes, but flying on the same attitude as airliners requires from
sailplane similar comm. properties.

So I guess... that 8.33kHz radios are in the range of 4-7k USD?

I'm not convinced, I've been given pretty high clearances.

Anyway, prices seem to have come down. Funkwerk e.g. sells the ATR833
for 1700 Euros (ca. $2050): http://tinyurl.com/2wu78ps