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Garmin GTR200B: Comm, Bluetooth ICS

The $1395 GTR200B (the B is for Bluetooth) picks up where the first-gen $1199 GTR200 (still available) left off and sports the same chassis and overall footprint. Weighing just shy of two pounds, the radio measures 1.35 inches high by 6.25 inches wide and 9.39 inches deep with the interface connectors in place. That chassis is fairly deep and can pose a challenge for some panels, but it's slim enough to save space on the face of the panel.

Larry Anglisano
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The GTR200B packs a hefty punch in a slim chassis, and has a deep and customizable user interface.

In an avionics retrofit world dominated by all-in-one integration, the lowly VHF comm radio generally stands alone. But Garmin, with its new GTR200B VHF comm, blends advanced stereo intercom functions-including Bluetooth connectivity-in one chassis. It can also interface with Garmin’s G3X Touch integrated avionics suite over a CAN (controller area network) bus.

If there’s a downside to the GTR200B radio it might be that it lacks a TSO, which could keep it off-limits for certified aircraft. Here’s a look at its functions and feature set.

Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.