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Wayne G. O'Shea

[rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

Post by Wayne G. O'Shea » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:34 pm

Haven't had any of the guys complain that I put Ameri-Kings in their
airplanes. $180 from Spruce.
http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/av ... ncoder.php

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I have a new Garmin GTX 327 transponder and need to purchase an encoder for
it. Any recommendations that won't break the bank.

Roland
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Ron Shannon

[rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

Post by Ron Shannon » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:34 pm

Can't recall what stage your project/plane is at, Roland, but If you have
or are planning an EFIS, it probably has an encoder data output which is
all you need.

Ron


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I have a new Garmin GTX 327 transponder and need to purchase an encoder for
it. Any recommendations that won't break the bank.

Roland
R56


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Roland Kriening

[rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

Post by Roland Kriening » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:34 pm

Thanks Wayne and Ron,

I am not going EFIS at this point as I have all the steam gauges already.
Just now wiring the panel on the workbench. I bought the Garmin Transponder
and a Icom a210 at Sun n Fun this year. Another curiosity is that many
aircraft electronics indicate 14-28v range. Given that I am going automotive
with a 12 volt battery, will I have any issues?

Roland
R56

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Wayne
G. O'Shea
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

Haven't had any of the guys complain that I put Ameri-Kings in their
airplanes. $180 from Spruce.
http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/av ... ncoder.php

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From: "Roland Kriening" <kriening@rogers.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:22 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

I have a new Garmin GTX 327 transponder and need to purchase an encoder for
it. Any recommendations that won't break the bank.

Roland
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Ron Shannon

[rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

Post by Ron Shannon » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:34 pm

Modern circuit components have made it easy for mfgr.'s to build equip.
with internal voltage regulation, rather than having to design and carry
separate models for the two different standard bus voltages. So if the gear
says it will work from 14-28VDC, it should work with either.

The apparent distinction between 12V and 14V is not a cause for concern
because, with a properly-sized alternator running at cruise RPM, the
voltage regulator in your nominal 12V system should be keeping the system
voltage at about 13.8-14 VDC and the mfgr's 14-28 VDC voltage spec is
referring to the high end of the voltage standards, not the low end. (FWIW,
most modern solid state equipment will continue to function at even lower
voltages, perhaps 10 VDC or less, except some voltage sensitive functions
like transmitter output or display lighting will be reduced.)

In short, equip. spec'd for 14-28 VDC should be fine.

Ron


On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 8:10 PM, Roland Kriening <kriening@rogers.com> wrote:
... Another curiosity is that many
aircraft electronics indicate 14-28v range. Given that I am going
automotive
with a 12 volt battery, will I have any issues?


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Bob Palmer

[rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

Post by Bob Palmer » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:34 pm

I got a new Ameri-King about a year before our initial launch. It lasted
less than ten hours and because I had it over one year there was no
warrantee. The replacement was one of two recommended by a radio guy. I
will try to get you the names tomorrow.
I bought an ELT from Ameri-King as well. Had to send it back for an
upgrade. The tech guys seemed competent enough. It was a reasonable
price but in the end not that good of a deal for the hassle. They seem
to me to be very low budget.

Bob.


On 11/1/2011 6:37 PM, Wayne G. O'Shea wrote:
Haven't had any of the guys complain that I put Ameri-Kings in their
airplanes. $180 from Spruce.
http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/av ... ncoder.php

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roland Kriening"<kriening@rogers.com>
To:<rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:22 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

I have a new Garmin GTX 327 transponder and need to purchase an encoder for
it. Any recommendations that won't break the bank.

Roland
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N.Smith

[rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

Post by N.Smith » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:34 pm

Hi Roland

I went for the ACK offering as I think it was lighter, and as my transponder
is a Mode S I chose the serial data out version to allow more precise height
information than the older parallel system (easier to wire as well :0)

Also a warning, some EFIS systems do not send fixed 1013/29.95 data but
instead the data for what ever QNH/QFE height you see on the EFIS screen so
unless you have 1013/29.95 set the ATC screen and TCAS/ACAS systems will
show you at the wrong height !!!!

Nig
745E

(still waiting for paperwork to start test flying !!!!)

-----Original Message-----
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Kriening
Sent: 02 November 2011 01:22
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Subject: [rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

I have a new Garmin GTX 327 transponder and need to purchase an encoder for
it. Any recommendations that won't break the bank.

Roland
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Wayne G. O'Shea

[rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

Post by Wayne G. O'Shea » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:34 pm

I agree with you on their ELT's Bob. Absolute JUNK! I have 6 of those
"duracell" battery style ELT's in the filing cabinet all with osillator
failure or worse. One was it's first time in for recert! If anyone here is
running one of those orange AK-450's... even though the red light comes on
during test it DOES NOT mean it actually can transmit a signal.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Palmer" <rtpalmer@shaw.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 2:09 AM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

I got a new Ameri-King about a year before our initial launch. It lasted
less than ten hours and because I had it over one year there was no
warrantee. The replacement was one of two recommended by a radio guy. I
will try to get you the names tomorrow.
I bought an ELT from Ameri-King as well. Had to send it back for an
upgrade. The tech guys seemed competent enough. It was a reasonable
price but in the end not that good of a deal for the hassle. They seem
to me to be very low budget.

Bob.


On 11/1/2011 6:37 PM, Wayne G. O'Shea wrote:
Haven't had any of the guys complain that I put Ameri-Kings in their
airplanes. $180 from Spruce.
http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/av ... ncoder.php

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roland Kriening"<kriening@rogers.com>
To:<rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:22 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

I have a new Garmin GTX 327 transponder and need to purchase an encoder
for
it. Any recommendations that won't break the bank.

Roland
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Roland Kriening

[rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

Post by Roland Kriening » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:34 pm

Wayne, I received an older AK ($500 to upgrade) with my kit. I will either
have to upgrade it to 406 or purchase new. What brand or type would you
recommend other than AK?


Roland


-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Wayne
G. O'Shea
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 10:11 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

I agree with you on their ELT's Bob. Absolute JUNK! I have 6 of those
"duracell" battery style ELT's in the filing cabinet all with osillator
failure or worse. One was it's first time in for recert! If anyone here is
running one of those orange AK-450's... even though the red light comes on
during test it DOES NOT mean it actually can transmit a signal.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Palmer" <rtpalmer@shaw.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 2:09 AM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

I got a new Ameri-King about a year before our initial launch. It lasted
less than ten hours and because I had it over one year there was no
warrantee. The replacement was one of two recommended by a radio guy. I
will try to get you the names tomorrow.
I bought an ELT from Ameri-King as well. Had to send it back for an
upgrade. The tech guys seemed competent enough. It was a reasonable
price but in the end not that good of a deal for the hassle. They seem
to me to be very low budget.

Bob.


On 11/1/2011 6:37 PM, Wayne G. O'Shea wrote:
Haven't had any of the guys complain that I put Ameri-Kings in their
airplanes. $180 from Spruce.
http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/av ... ncoder.php

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roland Kriening"<kriening@rogers.com>
To:<rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:22 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

I have a new Garmin GTX 327 transponder and need to purchase an encoder
for
it. Any recommendations that won't break the bank.

Roland
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Bob Palmer

[rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

Post by Bob Palmer » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:34 pm

What we have is a ACK A-30 altitude encoder. I don't remember the price
but somewhere around $180.

Bob.

On 11/1/2011 11:09 PM, Bob Palmer wrote:
I got a new Ameri-King about a year before our initial launch. It lasted
less than ten hours and because I had it over one year there was no
warrantee. The replacement was one of two recommended by a radio guy. I
will try to get you the names tomorrow.
I bought an ELT from Ameri-King as well. Had to send it back for an
upgrade. The tech guys seemed competent enough. It was a reasonable
price but in the end not that good of a deal for the hassle. They seem
to me to be very low budget.

Bob.


On 11/1/2011 6:37 PM, Wayne G. O'Shea wrote:
Haven't had any of the guys complain that I put Ameri-Kings in their
airplanes. $180 from Spruce.
http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/av ... ncoder.php

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roland Kriening"<kriening@rogers.com>
To:<rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:22 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] Encoder Recommendation ?

I have a new Garmin GTX 327 transponder and need to purchase an encoder for
it. Any recommendations that won't break the bank.

Roland
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