The GMA347 audio
panel builds upon the successful attributes of the GMA 340 while
adding benefits such as automatic squelch, digital clearance recorder,
and a full-duplex telephone interface.
The GMA347's automatic
squelch option makes the entire audio experience quieter and clearer.
Since there are some occasions when pilots wouldn't’t want
an automatic squelch—such as high-noise environments—the
GMA347 also retains the manual squelch adjustment feature. Garmin
has also added three more un-muted, un-switched inputs with individual
volume control.
The GMA347’s
automatic digital clearance recorder helps pilots manage the demands
of a busy cockpit. The unit continuously captures the last two
and one half minutes of audio switched through the panel. If a
pilot misses a frequency change or clearance, he or she can replay
the necessary information by simply pressing the “play”
button.
In addition, the
GMA347 has a full-duplex telephone interface with intercom isolation
and disable capability. This feature allows private telephone
calls by the pilot or copilot, or multi-party calls with crew
and/or passengers.
Pilots will also
appreciate the integration of the G1000’s “configuration
module” into the GMA347. If the audio panel is ever removed,
all of the pilot’s preferred settings are automatically
loaded into the unit.