Flightline
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Overview
A very inexpensive, small and lightweight VHF aviation transceiver. It is not a TSO'd unit. It fits into a small 57mm (2 1/4") instrument hole.
Customer Feedback
I have heard back from several customers about this radio. Their feedback was very positive.
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Small size
- Lightweight
- Simple
- Music input jack (mono)
- Dual Frequency Display (Easy to enter new frequency in the standby line and the use the flip/flop button to swap the active and standby frequencies.)
- 32 Memory Channels
- PRI button - One button press to access a primary (user programmable) frequency such as 121.5 or your home airport.
Cons
- Non-TSO - I think that means that it can be used in experimental aircraft, but not certificated aircraft.
- The minimum input voltage of 11 VDC makes it questionable for use with a 12V glider battery. However, 12V batteries normally charge to 13 or 14 V - so it may be OK. A 14V battery is probably necessary (but I really don't like 14V systems because the 2V batteries don't last and it is difficult to find a good 14V charger. The specifications state that the minimum voltage is 11.7 volts. I told my dealer that 11.7 volts was a big problem for use with a glider battery and he said that the manufacturer said that it would operate down to 11 VDC.
- High standby current of 300 mA (compared with 50 mA for a Dittel FSG 2T)
- Does not work with dynamic microphones as supplied by Dittel, Becker, etc. But it works well with the Peiker ME510-25in gooseneck electret microphone.
Warranty
1 Year Warranty
Included
- FL-760 Radio
- DB-15f connector and backshell
- Mounting screws
- Manual
Recommended Accessories
- Gooseneck Microphone - Peiker ME510-25in
- Speaker - Peiker - Other options: Speakers (Recommended: 4 Ohm, 5 Watt)
- Goddard Wiring Harness (see price list below)
- Dittel F10050 Push-To-Talk Switch, $45
Complete System
Not including antenna
- FL-760 Radio: $750
- Peiker ME510-25in Gooseneck Microphone: $300
- Peiker Speaker: $40
- Dittel F10050 Push-To-Talk Switch, $45
- Goddard Wiring Harness: $195 (single seat glider)
- Total: $1380
Specifications
General
Frequency range : 118.00 to 136.975MHz (Receive:108.00 to 136.975MHz)
Channel spacing : 25kHz
Mode : AM (6K00A3E)
Number of memory channels : 32
Acceptable power supply : 11.7 to 33 VDC (Negative ground only) NOTE: I told my dealer that 11.7 VDC is a problem with 12 VDC glider batteries and he said the manufacturer stated that it would operate down to 11 VDC.
Usable temp. range : -20℃ to +60℃
Frequency stability :+/- 5ppm
Current drain : TX: 3A(max) RX 0.8A(max) Standby: 300mA
Dimensions : W61 x H61 x D159 mm (2.40 x 2.40 x 6.26 inches)
Weight : 430g/14.11oz
Exposed dial face : 56.4mm 2 1/4.5 inches
Certification: NOT TSO
Transmitter
Output power : 5 W (carrier), 16W (pep)
Modulation : small stage modulation
Modulation limiting : 70 to 100%
Audio harmonics distortion : Less than 15% (at 85% modulation)
Hum and noise ratio : More than 40dB
Spurious emissions : -16dBm or less
Antenna impedance : 50Ω
Receiver
Receive system : Double conversion super heterodyne
Intermediate frequency : 1st : 38.85MHz (Upper) 2nd : 450kHz (Lower)
Sensitivity (at 6dB S/N) : Less than 1uV
Squelch sensitivity : 0.5uV (Threshold)
Selectivity : More than ±8kHz (at 6dB), Less than ±25kHz (at 60dB)
Spurious response rejection : More than 60dB
Audio output power : More than 4W (at 4Ω)
Side tone : More than 100mW (at 600Ω)
Hum and noise : More than 30dB
Audio output impedance : Ext. SP 4Ω (4 to 8Ω), Side tone 600Ω
Documentation
Wiring Diagram
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