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Garmin 420W GPS/COMM
- Thread starter olyolson
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titanhank
Well Known Member
I boughts a 400w with tray, install kit, and antenna for $3800 from pacific avionics with 8130 form. I am intalling it in my rv6 for the occasional ifr approach. I have seen 420w's in the $4500-$5000 range dependingon screen condition. The problem i have with the new gtn series is the update subscription price. $500 for the 400 series and over double for the gtn series. I also prefer knobs in bumpy air.
GNC 420W
Thought about a GTN 650 but rethinking after talking to smarter guys- opinions on replacing the 420W with a GTN 635? Am trying to do a sensible cost effective panel upgrade and use as much of the current equipment as possible. Budget is a factor so trying to keep the cost under control.
- An SL-30 is already installed so no need for the 650
- Seems to be a lot of interest in purchasing my used 420W
- Really like the ease of navigation and menu selection of the touchscreen 635
- A lot of other upgrades in process, just focusing this discussion on the GNC vs GTN GPS/Comm
Comments?
Thought about a GTN 650 but rethinking after talking to smarter guys- opinions on replacing the 420W with a GTN 635? Am trying to do a sensible cost effective panel upgrade and use as much of the current equipment as possible. Budget is a factor so trying to keep the cost under control.
- An SL-30 is already installed so no need for the 650
- Seems to be a lot of interest in purchasing my used 420W
- Really like the ease of navigation and menu selection of the touchscreen 635
- A lot of other upgrades in process, just focusing this discussion on the GNC vs GTN GPS/Comm
Comments?
You could also sell the SL-30 along with the 420W to help offset the cost of a GTN-650.
