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Garmin introduces fresh remote mounted Mode-S lengthy squitter transponder for experimental and light-weight sport aircraft

TELECOMWORLDWIRE-July 21, 2011-Garmin introduces new remote mounted Mode-S extended squitter transponder to get experimental and light hobby aircraft(C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://com Provider of satellite navigation Garmin International Inc, one of Garmin Ltd (Dow jones: GRMN), announced on Thursday night the GTX 23 ES out of the way transponder, its new remote-mounted Mode-S expanded squitter transponder for experimental and light sport aircraft (LSA). Garmin said the GTX 23 ES is surely an affordable, feature-rich avionics solution designed for use with Garmin's flight display G3X glass cockpit, a customisable PFD/MFD combination that boasts one, two or three all-glass displays; magnetometer; ADAHRS (combined air details and AHRS unit) in addition to engine monitoring. The GTX 3 ES remote transponder provides 250 watts of electric power output, auto on standby and Traffic Information Services (TIS) slot. According to the company, the actual extended squitter technology within the GTX 23 ES positions the item for ADS-B compliance. This uses GPS-referenced positioning information and facts which enables this to automatically broadcast more accurate, and more beneficial, traffic surveillance facts, including aircraft flight ID, position, elevation, velocity, climb/descent and likely information. Priced at USD2,199, your GTX 23 ES is expected to be available in August. ((Remarks on this story may very well be sent to tww.feedback@m2.com)) Copyright laws 2011 Normans Media Ltd. Trademark 2011 Gale, Cengage Learning