Thanks for the Xponder info... I have a nice little Terra Mode-C unit with an encoder from another vendor... need to get the system calibrated soon, but the Terra unit takes up very little space (1/2 width of a normal radio).
So my Xponder and Com radio take the same panel space as a standard radio. Too bad Terra is out of business... ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] List-Post: [email protected] Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 14:25:32 GMT To: [email protected] Subject: Re: KR> Transponder > > Perhaps I can add some clarification to the transponder issue from an > operational "real world" perspective. That is to say, from my perspective as > a 22 year ATCS at Indy Center. > > Yes, you are required to have an operational transponder with mode C above > 10K, both IFR and VFR. If you are IFR and your transponder fails in flight, > you can expect to be assigned victor airways and or compulsory reporting > points and handled as a non-radar flight. This is especially true for an > aircraft such as a KR which will have very little primary (non-transponder) > radar return. Also bear in mind that, although the controller is still > required to provide you with IFR separation, beyond the minnimum > requirements, the level of service you will receive is at the descresion of > the controller and may be subject to other operational concerns from an ATC > perspective. > > If you are VFR in a KR without a transponder, don't expect much in the way of > flight following, especially from center, as our primary radar is poor at > best. In fact it may be non-existant in many areas, especially at low > altitudes. This is why my KR will have a transponder with mode C despite the > weight concerns. > > I hope this answers some of your questions. > > Keith C. Krumwiede > Rosedale, IN > > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html -- ____________________________________________ http://www.operamail.com Get OperaMail Premium today - USD 29.99/year Powered by Outblaze
