Garmin offers radio, intercom for experimental aircraft

Features of the new GTR 200B unit include advanced auto-squelch, stereo intercom, alert inputs, and standby frequency monitoring.

Bluetooth connectivity allows pilots to connect a smartphone or tablet to the comm radio, adding capability to the cockpit. Integration with G3X Touch provides more features and benefits that further reduce pilot workload, Garmin said in a news release.

“TeamX, our dedicated team for experimental and amateur-built aircraft, continues to raise the bar with the introduction of the GTR 200B, the industry’s first, all-in-one comm radio with built-in intercom and Bluetooth,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “Based on the successful adoption of the first-generation GTR 200, we’re excited to bring the GTR 200B to the market to serve as the industry standard in comm radios.”

With the enhanced functionality of the GTR 200B, pilots can easily make phone calls and listen to audio entertainment, or call flight service from nontowered airports through the radio, Garmin said. Using stereo headsets, you can listen to a demonstration of the GTR 200B’s 3-D audio.  

The slim-design GTR 200B has a bright, sunlight-readable display and an intuitive interface that features built-in shortcuts and configurable softkeys. The GTR 200B also saves the 20 most recent frequencies used and conveniently stores up to 20 pilot-selectable frequencies, Garmin said in the news release.

The GTR 200B is available immediately for a suggested price of $1,395. Visit the Garmin website for additional information.