Channel spacing 8.33 is coming rapidly in Europe. In 2017 all radio's should be 8.33 capable. Even worse, in The Netherlands the authorities like to be one step ahead.... which means the number of 8.33 frequencies is increasing. CTR's equipped with 8.33 spacing are prohibited for aircraft using "old radio's".
Garmin has made a BIG mistake by not providing a slide-in replacement for the SL40. Their advice to me was to build a new panel for a GTR 225. Sure!
The Icom 210E has the same dimensions as the SL40 and proved to be a perfect replacement. Priced at about ?1000, with the optional adapter MB113 for ?60, complying with the new rules took about 15 minutes. First impressions are that the radio performs equally to the Garmin.
Icom 210E and MB113 adapter:
Unscrew the bottom cover:
Disconnect the old rear panel:
Connect MB113:
Cover back in place:
Remove the SL40:
Slide in the new radio:
Garmin has made a BIG mistake by not providing a slide-in replacement for the SL40. Their advice to me was to build a new panel for a GTR 225. Sure!
The Icom 210E has the same dimensions as the SL40 and proved to be a perfect replacement. Priced at about ?1000, with the optional adapter MB113 for ?60, complying with the new rules took about 15 minutes. First impressions are that the radio performs equally to the Garmin.
Icom 210E and MB113 adapter:
Unscrew the bottom cover:
Disconnect the old rear panel:
Connect MB113:
Cover back in place:
Remove the SL40:
Slide in the new radio: