I recieved my Yaesu VXA-100 PRO COMMreciever last night. This is the new handheld unit that retails for either$349-$389 for the COMM only or around $550 for the NAV/COMM. Both comewith a NiCad battery and charger as well as a headset adapter. I alsopurchased the BNC adapter and cig. lighter adapter. Total Cost was under$400 USD. It was less than the quote I had to install my old KX-145panelmount! It doesnt have any mounting apparatus yet, but it does have abelt clip that should be sturdy enough to snap on to an appropriate spotnear the panel. The amazing thing is the size of the unit. It can easily fit in a shirtpocket. It has 5 W transmit power and should match most panel mount whenusing an external antenna. It would probably work nicely in a Piet as youcould remove it when you land to keep from dirtying up the plane withtechnology
.Anyway, in-flight trials are this weekend in the local club's Citabriaand using the internal antenna. More after that flight.Ken ________________________________________________________________________________