Zaon XRX in a 201

[mph5790]

Has anyone had an experience with this as a inexpensive way to add traffic?  I used to have a TIS system but I am often outside of coverage areas in Northern Michigan.  I would display it on my 696.  IAlso, I wonder if my my steel bar that the compass is mounted to would have an adverse effect on reliability even though it would be mostly behind the unit.

 

Thanks

[Earl]

I have a Zaon XRX in my 252 that outputs to my 696.  Seems to work well although I don't rely on the direction of the target because sometimes it seems correct when I get my eyeballs on the traffic and sometimes it is way off.  Either way it puts my head on a swivel when it dings.  Of course the disadvantage of a PCAS system is it only paints planes with Mode C transponders.  Helpful, but not total security.  Still need the eyeballs.

[Piloto]

I was looking for one too and found this: http://www.monroyaero.com/ATD300+Brochure.pdf

Looks smaller and cheaper than the Zaon.

José

[Magnum]

The Monroy doesn't show the direction of the traffic, so you can only compare it to the Zaon MRX.

I first had the MRX, it is better than noting but can't interface with a Garmin 496/696. I really like my Zaon XRX, it is not as accurate as a "real" traffic system (like a Avidyne TAS 600), but also not as expensive. Like it was said before: Sometimes it shows the traffic right were it is, sometimes it is a "bit" off (up to 90 degrees). It is no substitute for your own eyes, but alerts you to scan for traffic. I'd buy it again immediately.

PS: If you want to buy a MRX or Monroy, I might choose the Monroy as it seems tougher built.

[Piloto]

Quote: Magnum

The Monroy doesn't show the direction of the traffic, so you can only compare it to the Zaon MRX.

I first had the MRX, it is better than noting but can't interface with a Garmin 496/696. I really like my Zaon XRX, it is not as accurate as a "real" traffic system (like a Avidyne TAS 600), but also not as expensive. Like it was said before: Sometimes it shows the traffic right were it is, sometimes it is a "bit" off (up to 90 degrees). It is no substitute for your own eyes, but alerts you to scan for traffic. I'd buy it again immediately.

PS: If you want to buy a MRX or Monroy, I might choose the Monroy as it seems tougher built.

[Magnum]

Do you have a link to this brochure? I only found the ATD-300.

[Piloto]

Quote: Magnum

Do you have a link to this brochure? I only found the ATD-300.