Yes, but that is the required test to assure that your transponder is sending the altitude that is being reported by your Altitude indicator in your aircraft.
If you are buying a transponder, and do not have an aircraft to use it in, I strongly suggest that you wait until you are ready to install it in your aircraft. They will only get less expensive over time. On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 7:34 AM, Mark Jones via KRnet <krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: ============= ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike > how would you actually test a transponder Mike, Check with your local FBO or A&P and ask them who in your area tests and calibrates transponders. In my area there is a guy who travels from airport to airport and performs this service for a fee of $75. We get a notice from our FBO when he will be here and we all make the appointments if needed. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
