faunt@hplabs.UUCP (Doug Faunt) (02/12/85)
Who carries this unit, preferably at a discount price? My local Sony dealer knows nothing about the unit, and I think I want one. -- ....!hplabs!faunt faunt%hplabs@csnet-relay.ARPA HP is not responsible for anything I say here. In fact, what I say here may have been generated by a noisy telephone line.
markmo@tekig.UUCP (Mark Morland) (02/13/85)
-------- Sporty's Pilot Shop has priced the AIR-8 at $270. I'm tempted, it would sure be better than a "Walkman" at work! Then again, maybe I should get a hand-held 720 so I can talk from the Champ! ******** Somebody really ought to ask me how cheap the rates are at Wally Olsen's Evergreen Airport in Vancouver, WA! Cheers, Mark Morland tektronix!tekig!markmo -- Don't just sit there, DRIVE the damn thing! tektronix!tekig!markmo
bluejay@raven1.DEC (02/13/85)
I believe Sporty's Pilot Shop (Batavia (sp?) Ohio) carries the Sony AIR-8.
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Samuri::Bluejay | other than [perhaps] myself.david@infopro.UUCP (David Fiedler) (07/31/85)
While I haven't gotten a chance to use or see it personally, Satellite
Technology Services recently introduced a scanner that, on specs alone,
should obsolete not only the Air-8 but also the Terra, TR-720, etc.
It scans a full 720 channels, storing 10 frequencies, has a rubber-ducky
antenna, cigarette lighter adapter, nicad battery pack, 90 day money back
guarantee, 3 year warantee, and 24-hour service, and costs just $299.50.
Oh yes, it also *transmits*.
They have a toll-free number 800-238-2300, and the usual disclaimers apply
(no connection with company, etc.)
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{harpo,astrovax,whuxcc,clyde}!infopro!dave People Phone: (201) 989-0570
USMail: InfoPro Systems, 3108 Route 10, Denville, NJ 07834
Caldwell Tower, this is 16 Lima inbound for Runway 4 with information Idiot...dgb@mgwess.UUCP (Donald Beahm) (08/03/85)
Having seen the STS transceiver and 'handson tryout' yesterday at Oshkosh '85, I am impressed with this radio. It has good quality feel and operation as well as an affordable price for a backup radio for the airplane. The liquid quartz display is an added feature not found in some of the higher priced units. Also the storage of 10 channels makes it a handy unit for use in the air especially in an emergency situation. The entire outfit comes in a plastic (molded I think) carrying case that keeps the batteries seperate from the radio until use [for long storage intervals] as well as the other acessories. All in all I think it is a very well done outfit and intend to buy one in the near future. They were also taking dealer inquires at the show. My I.A. was with me and filled out the form for dealer info, so we'll findout about that portionlater.
jeq@laidbak.UUCP (Jonathan E. Quist) (08/13/85)
>While I haven't gotten a chance to use or see it personally, Satellite >Technology Services recently introduced a scanner that, on specs alone, >should obsolete not only the Air-8 but also the Terra, TR-720, etc. >It scans a full 720 channels, storing 10 frequencies, has a rubber-ducky >antenna, cigarette lighter adapter, nicad battery pack, 90 day money back >guarantee, 3 year warantee, and 24-hour service, and costs just $299.50. > >Oh yes, it also *transmits*. I purchased one of these shortly after they were introduced, and have very few regrets. The STS 7600 has proven quite reliable, and the only problems so far are that accessories such as headsets (it does not use standard jacks, and the headset connector pinout doesn't match that of other handhelds) are not yet available. STS claims the end of August... There were quite a few of these radios on the Oshkosh flight line this year. I have to admit that having mine produced a strong temptation to ask Concorde to execute a snap roll during a fly by. (Yes, in fact, I must give the SST at least honorable mention as the most beautiful aircraft. If you had seen it doing touch and goes at Wittman field, you might agree.... but, I digress.) CFI's take note: A few months ago I returned to flying after a 2 year layoff with only 16 hours logged. The first time my instructor stepped out of the plane, I pulled my radio from the back seat and handed it to him. Knowing that we could converse, and getting advice for improvements each time around the pattern gave me loads of extra confidence. He immediately recommended that his flight school purchase at least one to solo new students with. My one regret: Narco introduced a handheld (the HT830) at Oshkosh this year with a nav receiver that also displays your bearing from the VOR. It's twice the price of the STS (list for the HT830 is $695), but if I were flying a homebuilt or classic with no electrical system, it would be my first choice. (It would also make a more suitable backup for IFR flight.) Alternate subject: Re: Trainers My first 16 hours were in C-152's. Since then I've logged 4 hours in a C-140 and 40 in C-172's. The 172 seems to be, in general, the most docile of the 3. I think this makes the 152 more suitable for learning general flight proficiency. The 140 is pretty easy to fly, but will tell you in no uncertain terms if you are doing something wrong. It took a lot of concentration to get my turns coordinated. As most of my time left before my checkride will be working on proficiency maneuvers, I plan to do it in the 140. (I have to admit, I am one of those who beleives that the very existence of tail tie-down ropes proves that airplanes should not sit on their respective noses. Flame on.) "P-40's may be ugly, but they're beautiful." Jonathan E. Quist ihnp4!laidbak!jeq ``I deny that this is a disclaimer.''
doug@terak.UUCP (Doug Pardee) (08/19/85)
> CFI's take note: > > A few months ago I returned to flying after a 2 year layoff > with only 16 hours logged. The first time my instructor > stepped out of the plane, I pulled my radio from the back seat > and handed it to him. Knowing that we could converse, > and getting advice for improvements each time around the > pattern gave me loads of extra confidence. He immediately > recommended that his flight school purchase at least one > to solo new students with. Gee, didn't the tower object to all that chatter?? (1/4 :-) -- Doug Pardee -- CalComp -- {seismo!noao,decvax!noao,ihnp4}!terak!doug
jeq@laidbak.UUCP (Jonathan E. Quist) (08/24/85)
In article <681@terak.UUCP> doug@terak.UUCP (Doug Pardee) writes: >> CFI's take note: >> >> A few months ago I returned to flying after a 2 year layoff >> with only 16 hours logged. The first time my instructor >> stepped out of the plane, I pulled my radio from the back seat >> and handed it to him. Knowing that we could converse, >> and getting advice for improvements each time around the >> pattern gave me loads of extra confidence. He immediately >> recommended that his flight school purchase at least one >> to solo new students with. > >Gee, didn't the tower object to all that chatter?? (1/4 :-) >-- >Doug Pardee -- CalComp -- {seismo!noao,decvax!noao,ihnp4}!terak!doug We had flown to an uncontrolled field that day for some pattern work. Even at a tower field, it would have been nice. Maybe just a security blanket, but it made soloing a lot easier. Jonathan E. Quist ``I deny this is a disclaimer.''