As CFSOJ is showing her age in some respects, I am finding that reception issues are creeping in and deteriorating with each flight I do (Garbled, static and strength 3 at the moment but was clear and 5 previously), the transmission is still good with local ATC reporting me at strength 5. I am using an ICOM A200 radio and an AVCOMM A–2M/S, portable intercom. I am also using David Clark 10-13, with a decent wind cover.
I’ve tried to find the specs on this older intercom model, to see if it is suitable for a high-noise environment, I would love to put a canopy on SOJ, however there other issues with the regulator to sort out. I was thinking of modernizing a bit and replacing the AVCOMM with a Sigtronics 23N or SP400N, along with a set of Sigtronics S-68 headsets. I had thought of the MGL radios, Microair or Becker, however I haven’t come across much info regarding their use in open cockpits. Trig radios seem to be gaining favour these days, however, there again, very little discussion regarding high-noise environments.
My question is, what are folks without canopies using in their aircraft?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers
I’ve tried to find the specs on this older intercom model, to see if it is suitable for a high-noise environment, I would love to put a canopy on SOJ, however there other issues with the regulator to sort out. I was thinking of modernizing a bit and replacing the AVCOMM with a Sigtronics 23N or SP400N, along with a set of Sigtronics S-68 headsets. I had thought of the MGL radios, Microair or Becker, however I haven’t come across much info regarding their use in open cockpits. Trig radios seem to be gaining favour these days, however, there again, very little discussion regarding high-noise environments.
My question is, what are folks without canopies using in their aircraft?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers
