Garmin Develops VFR Mode-S Transponder to Meet European Requirement

Garmin (Europe) is introducing a new transponder developed to meet Europe's requirement for mode-S capability for aircraft operating under VFR (visual flight rules) after March 31, 2008.

The European unit of Garmin designed the GTX 328 to be a lower-cost, straightforward retrofit for VFR/class-2 aircraft where there is adequate size and power consumption support.  The unit retains many of the features of Gamin's popular GTX 330, and is built on 330's receiver and transmitter technology, but won't offer TIS (traffic information services), EHS (enhanced mode S) or ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast) functionality.

Garmin GTX 330/330D

Source: Garmin

Garmin anticipates the 328 will be certified in April, with initial shipments beginning in late April 2007.  It will have a suggested list price of $2,995.  02-05-2007.

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