I was interested in the long-term VHF comm radio shootout in the March 2021 issue of Aviation Consumer, and want to raise another point.
We keep a handheld radio in the plane to pick up instrument clearances without having to start the engines. However, the transceiver can go weeks without use.
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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.
