rjtjrt said:I am after the TSO'd version.
John
David_Nelson said:Can anybody confirm that the A210 will integrate with the GRT Horizon 1 exactly like the SL40 does?
Thanks,
/\/elson
Out of curiosity, CJ, are you trying to go directly through Icom or are you shopping around the various vendors who sell the A210s and seeing who will do the best price on this quantity? Just curious.Captain_John said:My goal is to start the deal in about one month, run it for a month and then we will get our radios the next month. That means delivery around Halloween. Provided the company (ICOM America) can keep up with demand.
CJ
Captain_John said:Nelson, I am not sure that anyone can really confirm that. I am guessing that the ICOM unit is a reverse engineered Garmin. The Japanese do that thing really good! However, I am betting that it will. If I were you, I would too. Besides, if it doesn't now, I am sure GRT will do something about it because there will be many others in the same boat and this radio isn't going to go away.
RV8RIVETER said:For those planning on using the GRT EFIS, I sent them an email inquiring if it may work with the ICOM radio. This cinches it for me. Here is the reply.
"The ICOM A-210 looks like a nice radio. We have not spoken with them but we
are planning to allow the EFIS to transfer frequencies to it. The ICOM uses
RS-232 serial data which is exactly what we will need.
I hope this helps,
GRT Avionics"
Captain_John said:....When I see that hydroguy wants a WHOLE STACK of the same radio... I know it is gonna be HUGE!!!
CJ
Captain_John said:I am hoping that ICOM will have enough units in stock when we want them!
I have no doubts that we will clean them out!
I will keep you all posted! CJ
Nemo you can't go wrong with this buy. I had a old ICOM A-200 in my last plane and the thing was bulletproof. ICOM isn't too big in aviation but their huge in the ham radio area. They make outstanding products and will be around for a long time. Also this new version wont be obsolete in a year like a new Garmin GPS might be. I'm not going to be ready either with my RV for a while but have saved a ton with these VAF Group Buys. The only thing that's going to change on this radio in two years is the price, and a good guess would be that its going to be higher. Captain John has done an outstanding job with these buys and is a natural negotiator. Mike from my experience so far I think this deal could be one of the best buys you make for your project.RVG8tor said:CJ,
Anyone think it would be wrong to get this radio even thought I am 2 years away from flying?
Captain_John said:OJ, Thanks for chiming in!
All who wish to be "put down", please keep in mind that there will be a NEW FOLLOW-UP POST that I will be writing later on this week with news and details on how to place your order!!!
Watch for my new thread and follow the instructions detailed therein in order to be included in the deal!!! CJ