Needing quick easy ADS/B fix.

[Rsmithref]

Just bought a M20J with all original avionics from 1990, all work well.  But no ADS/B. Looking for a fast and easy way to comply until I can get in for avionics/ transponder upgrade.

Anybody out there got a uAvionix tail beacon they’re not using?  If I can find one at a fair price I can get in the air.  Then when my upgrades are complete, put it back on here for someone else.

Thanks for your consideration 

[Joshua Blackh4t]

There was one for sale in the classified section a while ago, might be worth looking at

[A64Pilot]

I have a tail beacon, and see no need to “upgrade”

Why would you want to? ADSB in is easy and inexpensive without having to spend big $$$ on installed equipment too and often even has a built in battery back-up.

[toto]

There’s a bunch of these on eBay. I’m not familiar with the tailbeacons, so not sure how good the prices are. 

[PeteMc]

Beware of buying anything on line.  If you feel you do trust the person, STILL use PayPal with their protection plan!!!!  

 

[Pinecone]

I have seen a number of reports on other forums about drop outs of the ADSB signal using the nav light based systems.

[glbtrottr]

Buying tail rack a used involve not only making sure you have the password so you don’t have to bug the manufacturer, but also the gaskets have to be replaced on the regular lest you want to waste your money for a failed device. Is ionic sells repaired / refurbished ones too.

They’re easy to install but the elements help them fail more often than I’m willing to open my wallet to have to replace them.

[Rsmithref]

I thank everyone for commenting, I agree with the internet purchasing comments and warnings.  I was hoping with this group, I could be a little more trusting, and I am.  I will keep an eye on the classifieds .  The plane is northern Missouri.  I’m having a hard time finding someone to get an annual done, so I can get it home.  I’m in Dallas, so a long way from Me.  I have been a reader and learner here for awhile.  I am hoping to be far more involved when I get her home.  One again, Thanks for the comments 

 

[glbtrottr]

Tail beacon is easiest and doesn’t require installing an extra antenna.
Garmin GDL82 is second easiest - but you need to pop in a WAAS antenna.
Then you’re into other piggybacks like Garmin GDL84’s and 88’s - some have built in waas and others don’t - so antenna install needs may vary.
Then You have transponders like the GTX 335 with their own waas and antenna, blah blah blah.- price is twice that of tail beacon.

Used free flight and navworx/avidyne boxes are great and include in and out, but you need to know how to plug them in and configure them.

Going up the price scale you have awesome boxes like the L3 NGT9000 for in and out. Imagine a GTX345 that needs neither a waas receiver or a screen - it’s an all in one box.

Or you can throw $9k at the problem and have a GPS/Adsb in and out transponder like the Garmin 375….

Other solutions like Trig and Bendix still require a WAAS receiver so that buys you nothing.

Little do I despise more than the Garmin monopoly….


I’m happy to build harnesses for anyone who needs them.

[Pinecone]

55 minutes ago, glbtrottr said:

Going up the price scale you have awesome boxes like the L3 NGT9000 for in and out. Imagine a GTX345 that needs neither a waas receiver or a screen - it’s an all in one box.

You can get the GTX-345 with in and out, remote mounted and built in GPS.

[glbtrottr]

I get that - my comment was aimed at a lack of a built in display, provided only by the 375…for a cool $9k. Sure, you get GPS approaches also….

The NGT 9000 is $6300 MSRP.


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[PeteMc]

For your long term solution, where are you located and do you have plans to fly to Canada?

It hasn't been implemented yet, but if you're going to do a full panel upgrade down the road, consider putting in the GTX345D (Diversity).  Then you covered if you ever decide to fly to Cda and the Diversity requirement is eventually put in place.  (Required now in Class A airspace, will be required in May 2024 for Class B.) 

 

[MikeOH]

5 hours ago, glbtrottr said:

Tail beacon is easiest and doesn’t require installing an extra antenna.

Little do I despise more than the Garmin monopoly….

Yes, the TailBeacon was my solution to the government mandate; under $2400 installed.  Works great.  No need for a 'permanent' solution.  (Granted, if I ever want to fly out of the US I'll need to spend the big bucks)

Couldn't agree with you more on despising Garmin's monopoly

[hubcap]

I have a Lynx transponder that will also provide traffic and weather. I will make you a deal on it. It was pulled when I did a complete panel upgrade.