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Becker vs Microair
Must be new to Rev P.
I decided on the Microair. I don't know if I'll regret it... but I'll sure find out. Cost was not the only factor, or even the deciding factor, but it was a factor. With the money I'll save, I can buy a PCAS (almost). There's at least one Microair in the local area that seems to work fine. 6.1.2 Monitor Function By holding down the remote memory button or toggle key for 3 seconds and then releasing, the M760 will enable the monitor function. Both active and standby frequencies are monitored at the same time for a signal. An ‘M’ character will oscillate up and down to indicate that the monitor function is active. A signal can be received on either the active or the standby frequency. While receiving a signal on the active frequency the standby channel is NOT monitored. While receiving a signal on the standby frequency the active channel is periodically monitored. If a signal is found on the active frequency the M760 will revert to the active frequency. After a signal has been received the M760 will return to monitoring both frequencies. IMPORTANT NOTE The user can only transmit on the active frequency. If the PTT is keyed the radio will transmit on the active frequency only. Monitor mode can be cancelled by pressing the remote memory button or toggle key briefly. The ‘M’ character is no longer displayed at the right hand end of the display. If the mode key is pressed to move to channel mode, the monitor function is dis-engaged. |
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Becker vs Microair
On Aug 19, 8:41*am, Dixie Sierra wrote:
Must be new to Rev P. I decided on the Microair. I don't know if I'll regret it... I doubt if you'll regret it. Many of the early problems were caused by poor contact between the microcontroller and its socket. Later version used a better quality socket and the early ones can be made fully function by following a service bulletin that improves the contact with the original socket. It an easy fix that any electronics amateur would be capable of doing. (A while ago Microaire prevented public access to the SBs but I have PDFs if anyone needs one) Thanks for the information on the dual scan mode. I don't have that but it sounds like are useful upgrade. I don't have to persuade you since you already decided on Microaire, but I'd never want a glider radio that didn't have pilot adjustable squelch level. It allows monitoring of safety calls from close gliders while shutting off the distant chatterers. Break the squelch before calling ground crew when out on course. Andy |
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