From: "Marvin Kaye" <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: Garmin SL30 built-in intercom 
To: lml
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:46:20 -0500
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Posted for bob mackey <n103md@yahoo.com>:

  I am considering a radio upgrade in my 235/320. Not having acres of
   panel space like a Lancair IV, I am looking for small, lightweight
   configurations. One possiblity is to use the Garmin SL30 Nav/Com
   which includes a built-in 2-place intercom. Having only two seats,
   and no room for more, that seems like it might suffice while also
   allowing me to listen to the standy frequency, and monitor the radial
   from the standby VOR. It all sounds pretty slick...
   
   But - will I be happy with the intercom's performance?
   Or will I want a separate audio panel anyway?
   The intercom does not have dedicated knobs, but instead requires twisting
   and selecting menu items to adjust volume or squelch.
   Does the SL30 have non-muting inputs for alarms or annunciators?
   If anyone is using an SL30 and its integrated intercom, I'd like to hear
   about your results.
   
   -bob mackey
    bob  (AT)   pure-flight.com