[Elecraft] kx3 aircraft radio

[Mark Bayern]

As was pointed out earlier, the problem is not the FAA regulations,
but the FCC regulations.

Mark  AD5SS (and a handful of commercial FCC licenses)



On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 7:42 PM, glen worstell <glen at worstell.com> wrote:
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> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:42:15 -0500
> From: "James Meade" <jnmeade at southslope.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Avionics Receive
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> 1.  As I posted in the OP, I have an experimental aircraft and therefore
> do not need a TSO'd radio, per FAR 91.205.  This position is well
> documented in experimental aircraft and avionics circles so I won't repeat
> it all here, just note it for the benefit of those more familiar with
> standard certificated airplanes which do have to meet FAR 91.205.  I
> would, of course, be sure the radio complied with FCC rules per CFR Title
> 47 Part 87, which talks to airplane stations, especially 87.131.
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> mars frequencies are usually close to ham band edges.
>
> aircraft transceiver frequencies are not even close (118-136 MHz).
>
> the kx3 would require extensive mods to work on those frequencies. Not
> worth the effort, imho.
>
> It might be feasible to build a transverter, tho.
>
> BTW, for certified aircraft it would be legal to use an non-tso'd radio
> for emergency communications only. If your backup radio is intended for
> use only when your main radio craps out you may feel OK doing that, but
> I'd remove the radio during annual inspections.
>
> Glen, KG0T