Designed for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, the GNC 215 is a versatile radio that can serve in a variety of aircraft types and panel installations. The 1.3-inch height form factor matches previous-generation SL30 and SL40 radios, enabling easier upgrades and creating more room in space constrained panels. Pilot-selectable 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz channel spacing provides global capability. The radio features a sunlight-readable color LCD display, indicating the currently tuned active and standby frequencies, as well as their station ID – such as 'KOJC TWR' or 'KSLE ATIS'. The vibrant display as well as the dual concentric knob and backlit keys mimic those found on other modern Garmin avionics products, providing an intuitive user interface and simplifying product operation. The GNC 215 NAV/COMM radio offers all the same COMM features as the GTR 205, while also adding full VHF navigation capabilities, including VOR/ILS with localizer and glideslope. Navaid lookup allows the GNC 215 to find the desired frequency from its built-in worldwide database when entering a navaid, and the Automatic Station ID feature will automatically decode a station’s Morse code to provide positive visual identification. The GNC 215 also has the ability to monitor the standby VOR frequency while displaying the received radial and features a supplemental CDI display for a VOR or localizer. These NAV/COMM products interface with most CDI, HSI and autopilot systems, as well as most Garmin flight displays to show the Nav indicators in the primary field of view. |
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No, this is not a slide-in replacement.
Rack, backplate, connectors, and wiring scheme is different from the SL30/40. The new GTR 205/GNC 215 uses a single 62 pin connector.
Yes, this will work with the GI-106B.
Transmit power: 10 watts (16 watts with optional enablement). PER THE MANUAL "An enablement card is necessary to activate Night Vision and 16W COM Transmit features. A green bar displays when the feature is active."
Yes, it will have to be hard wired to RS-232 NMEA.