With the introduction
of the GTX327 solid-state Mode C digital transponder, Garmin revolutionizes
a part of the panel that has been long overlooked. This full-featured,
TSO certified transponder brings a unique level of functionality
and utility to your airplane. Its solid-state transmitter provides
200 watts nominal power output and eliminates the need for a cavity
tube which, when it fails, will be expensive to replace. And since
the GTX327's design is 100 percent solid-state, there's lower
power consumption, much lower heat emission, and no warm up time—all
of which translates into a longer service life.
Some of the GTX327's
biggest features are the easiest to see. Among them, the easy-reading
DSTN Liquid Crystal Display which reverses the numbers out of
black for optimal viewing. The numeric keypad makes entering a
squawk code a snap, and a dedicated VFR button allows for quick-and-easy
1200/VFR squawking. The GTX327 also offers important timing and
display functions such as flight time and count-up and count-down
timers, as well as current pressure altitude. Together, these
features represent a whole new standard in transponder utility.