Now with Audio Output
At less than 6 oz., this tiny unit offers true portability without sacrificing performance. Scans out to five miles and up to +-5000 feet. The MRXA will monitor all aircraft within this window and display the top threat. Displays range and altitude on a sunlight readable LED dot-matrix display. Built in altimeter provides local altitude even without a transponder. Includes power adaptor, audio cable and mounting tabs for easy installation. On screen and audible alerts increase situational awareness and a quick mute button silences the alarm. Measures 1/2”h x 2 1/2”w x 4 1/4”d. Uses two AA batteries (included).
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October 6, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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September 24, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Limited benefit
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It seem to work sometimes, other times it will miss an aircraft that I can actually see. The unrelible nature of this product make me nervious. That may be a good thing, but its not doing what I bought it for. This was my second one and it acted just like the first. I think it misses about half of the aircraft.
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I really wish this was more reliable. I thought about buying the more expensive one but if it functions the same way I wouldn't feel good about it in the cockpit.
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August 7, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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July 15, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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The first (and only) time I've used the PCAS, I was completing the my IFR training. The alerts were timely and accurate compared to the ATC alerts I was also receiving.
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After using the PCAS one time for two hours, I'm not sure how to rate Durability and Reliability.
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June 11, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Used on a recent X-Ctry over 312 NM from Virginia to New Jersey and it worked as advertised. Can't beat the price for benefit.
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Remember it cannot detect aircraft without a transponder and may not detect those with one based on certain attitudes or if they have a dirty Transponder antenna. Gave it 4/5 because it had some trouble detecting my Transponder code a few times but picked it up after a while. I understand Tech support can help with settings if this persists.
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January 14, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Works great! When sightseeing in Hawaii, hearing nearby traffic and trying to find them is nerve wracking. Some areas are heavily traveled such as the north shore of Molokai, which has no radar coverage, so it's all radios and looking. However, with the Zaon, it's so much better to know how far away traffic is. I had no idea so much traffic was around. I used to just fly along thinking I was the only one in an area. The altitude function did not seem accurate for some traffic.
I worried about the lack of ability to know the location of the traffic since the more expensive model would tell you the quadrant. However, as I used this product, I realized that all I needed to know was if it was closing on me, which means it was in front of me. If the distance remained constant, then I was following it or it was following me, certainly no threat. If the distance was increasing, then it was going away.
The headset function was not necessary as the flashing alert while on the top of the instrument brow will catch your attention easily.
My unit was okay in construction, unlike the other reviews I read. Battery door was fine.
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January 14, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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the batteries do not last long so hopefully you have a cig. out let.
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December 17, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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November 13, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Took off for a cross country and during climb out a Skyhawk flew past at 500 feet horizontal without a word on the Comm! Caught my self and my instructor by surprise is an understatement. He's a 40 year pilot who then told me that is his greatest fear was a midair. That was after a previous flight when we had an inflight emergency and were about to land in a farmers field in Maine. Naturally, I ran out a bought this baby after reading the review in Pilot. Seems to be working well. now I just hope everyone turns on the transponder to Alt!
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October 15, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Creates a heightened awareness when it begins indicating. You can quickly determine if threat is moving away from you just by noting the distance from the target.
Altitude indications seem accurate for the target.
If plugged in to the intercom, the audible allert will definately get your attention when the target is an imminent threat.
Worth the cost, and I think a better value than the more high priced unit. I sent the big brother unit back.
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12 Volt wiring is cheap.
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August 26, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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control button broke off during second usage.
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July 29, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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compact size, ease of use right out of the box
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price is little hefty for this plastic unit, brand new out of the box noticed Battery compartment leads and Battery compartment cover was broken, Thank God sporty's replaced broken unit with out asking a single question.
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Initially was debating weather to buy or not cause of the price, but once getting used to this felt life is worth than price.
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July 18, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Didn't expect the device to save my life the first flight out of the box...but it likely did...(I was just curious to see if the thing worked)
Flying above the mouth of a canyon triangulated between three airports at 11,000 ft I was headed south-bound and climbing monitoring two of the three local frequencies. The MRX picked up inbound traffic at 5 nm 20+ and descending, which quickly came within 2 nm and 10+. A quick scan of the horizon revealed a Cessna 421 coming from our 3 o'clock out of a setting sun descending into the unmonitored airfield at our 9 o'clock. We quickly arrested our climb just in time to see him slip 500 ft. overhead at 200 + kts. The MRX gave us the precious seconds that we needed to make sure a possible catastrophe was merely a close call. (Did I mention I had my mother in the airplane?)
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June 14, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Unit performed as advestised from first use on. Display is clear and distinct. Good discussion in owners manual. Note traffic consistently.
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Extra cord in box never explained, nor noted in parts list. Pads for holding unit to glareshield not very secure in holding unit, and does allow unit to be flush with supporting surface.
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Worth purchasing as backup to see-and-avoid scanning and ATC.
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April 5, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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It's compact size and ease of use.
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The price...it seems initially pretty hefty for the size of the item, but well worth it after you use it.
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Very good product. I recommend it for every active pilot.
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February 6, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Takes a little getting used to but what a great product at a reasonable price. I feel like I have another eye looking out for traffic. Surprisingly good battery life. I have it stuck on the Velcro holder above the instrument panel on my 172, a 30 second install. I would purchase another one if this one disappeared.