[Bob Cook]

Kevin

I can't disagree with logic like that, however, factory remans have full warranty. I bought a KT76-C at AOPA and is was NEVER used. It was bench tested and the klystron was putting out full power. 1k$, not bad! I am not convinced solid state is any more beneficial but I do totally agree that trying to get around with a defunct transponder is not very sensible.... that's why I opted for dual transponders and encoders.

So...... go with what makes you warm and fuzzy.....<G>. They all work fine.

ur right ... mode S is aways away. C U at OSH

Bob