Re: What Radio Should I Pick????

> For the same price (about $1,300) I could get either
>
> A McCoy MAC-1700 as a slide in replacement for the 170b
>  -or-
> An Icom 200 as an additional radio (with the flaky KX170b as backup).
>
> Any recommendations?

Third option: MX-170B.   We've used this radio in two planes, and love it.

It's a "slide-out/slide-in" affair.  No muss, no fuss.  (Assuming your 
wiring isn't the issue!)

Here's one for $1295:  http://www.bennettavionics.com/mx170b.html
-- 
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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