Garmin GTX 328 VFR Mode-S Transponder

Garmin has developed the GTX 328 to satisfy the European requirement for a Mode S solution that would meet the reduced certification requirements for the VFR Mode S mandate. The GTX 328 unit offers the same great value, reliability and innovation that pilots and aircraft owners have come to know from Garmin - and it's at an affordable price.

By optimising the best selling features and industry-leading technology of the GTX 330 Mode S Transponder, Garmin is able to offer customers the GTX 328, a lower cost Mode S solution that meets the European regulations.• The GTX 328 is intended to serve VFR/Class 2 aircraft where there is adequate size and power consumption support for a GTX 328 unit.• The GTX 328 is designed to be a straightforward retrofit.• The GTX 328 retains many of the GTX 330 features such as displaying outside air temperature, altitude monitoring, count up and count down timers (using a built-in digitized voice annunciator to alert the pilot when preset altitude limits have been exceeded or timer expiration), density altitude functions, and front-panel input for flight ID.• The GTX 328 has a solid-state design that uses less power, reduces heat emissions and eliminates warm-up time.• The new GTX 328 will not offer TIS, EHS or ADS-B functionality.Dimensions:• Bezel Width = 6.25" (159 mm).• Bezel Height = 1.65" (42 mm).• Depth = 11.25" (286 mm) behind panel, with connectors.The GTX 328 will be certified to European ETSO.The installation kit is included in the package.The Garmin GTX 328 will be launched within April 2007!