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Announcement: Unique New Cost-Effective ADS-B Out Solution for General Aviation Aircraft
Our comprehensive line-up of ADS-B solutions just got even better with the introduction of the GDL 82 ADS-B datalink. Our GDL 82 is a small, lightweight Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) with built-in GPS that uniquely integrates with the aircraft’s existing transponder and transponder antenna. This new, patent-pending installation design allows for a streamlined installation. For aircraft owners looking for a turnkey solution to satisfy the requirements of ADS-B Out in the most economical manner, the GDL 82 is a straightforward path to meet regulatory requirements.
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GDL 82 ADS-B Out solution.
Becoming rule-compliant and avoiding the cost of modifying the existing aircraft panel is important to many aircraft owners. The GDL 82 provides pilots with a minimally intrusive ADS-B Out solution that doesn’t require any panel modifications. Installation is quick and easy because the GDL 82 boasts a patent-pending installation design, which is installed in-line with the aircraft’s existing transponder wiring and antenna to transmit the necessary ADS-B Out information.
The GDL 82 also contains AutoSquawk interrogation technology, which interfaces with most Mode C general aviation transponders to synchronize the squawk code between the transponder and the GDL 82, eliminating the need to install a separate dedicated UAT control panel. This technology eases the burden of manually keeping two squawk codes in sync while in flight, reducing pilot workload.
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GDL 82 Installation Diagram
The GDL 82 broadcasts on the 978 MHz frequency, providing a rule-compliant ADS-B Out solution for aircraft operating below 18,000 feet in the United States. The WAAS GPS receiver that is required for ADS-B compliance is built-in and offers additional cost-savings for aircraft owners without an existing WAAS GPS on board their aircraft. For thousands of aircraft owners, the GDL 82 is a comprehensive solution that meets regulatory requirements and provides pilots with a simple upgrade path to achieve ADS-B Out.
Pilots who already utilize an ADS-B In receiver such as the GDL 52, GDL 39/GDL 39 3D and Stratus line of portable solutions can receive additional benefits as the GDL 82 compliments many existing products on the market. With ADS-B Out participation, pilots using these products have access to a more comprehensive ADS-B In traffic picture, resulting in improved situational awareness.
The GDL 82, which includes a WAAS antenna and installation kit is expected to be certified and available in Q4 2017 for an expected street price of $1,795. To learn more, visit the Garmin exhibit at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 24-30, 2017. For additional information regarding the most comprehensive ADS-B solutions on the market, visit www.garmin.com/ads-b or contact a Garmin Authorized Dealer.