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GTX 330 ES in a Twin
Our current transponder is the classic Collins TDR 950, one of the smallest in the industry.
The depth of the GTX is over 11 inches where the TDR is around 7 inches and is installed high in the center stack so if we decide to go that way, I don't know if it would fit.
Anyone with experience here?
Patricia Jayne (Pat) Keefer ICS 08899
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Re: GTX 330 ES in a Twin
Best, Don
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Re: GTX 330 ES in a Twin
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Re: GTX 330 ES in a Twin
Since I was up in OKC to speak at the ICS banquet, with Chuck Stroh's help, I met with an experienced installer and he thinks we can swap the Collins TDR950 with the GTX ES 330. I brought cell phone pics and the audio panel is on top with the TDR under it and then the 530W. Turns out the 530W is the same depth as the GTX ES 330 so I can open the top and assess whether it will sit there or not, BEFORE I spend big bucks.
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Re: GTX 330 ES in a Twin
I actually have a small spacer at the top now, then the audio panel etc so I have my fingers crossed I can use the same transponder space. Like you said, depends upon whatever else is back there.
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