{"id":1864,"date":"2013-06-21T17:15:23","date_gmt":"2013-06-21T17:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/?p=1864"},"modified":"2013-07-16T22:07:25","modified_gmt":"2013-07-16T22:07:25","slug":"new-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/new-products\/","title":{"rendered":"New Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>SANDIA STX165 Transponder<a href=\"http:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/sandia-transponder.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1868\" title=\"sandia transponder\" src=\"http:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/sandia-transponder.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"153\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>The new STX 165 Mode C transponder with built-in encoder by Sandia Aerospace is ideal for tight places. Designed to occupy a minimum of panel space, the transponder can slide into a one-half 3-ATI opening, and measures seven inches deep.<\/p>\n<p>Its bright OLED display is readable in virtually all lighting conditions and automatically dims for night time operations. Check out just a few of the STX 165 features.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Built-in Encoder<\/strong> Simplifies installations and lowers cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Three Timer Functions<\/strong> Elapsed Flight Time, Up Timer, Down Timer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pressure Altitude Display<\/strong> See what altitude your transponder is reporting to Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optional OAT Probe Input<\/strong> Displays Outside Air Temp.,Density Altitude, Icing Alert<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small and Light Weig<\/strong><strong>ht <\/strong>7.4&#8243; behind the panel depth, 1.3 lbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Current Requirements<\/strong> Ideal for LSA &#8211; Glider &#8211; UAV Operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sandia has also introduced a remote version of the transponder, the STX 165R, designed to interface with onboard nav management.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>SPOT Gen3 by Globalstar &amp; rebates on the SPOT 2!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Globalstar asked us what features on their next generation SPOT would be helpful for aviation and they listened.<\/p>\n<p>Coming in July, the latest in the line of SPOT rugged satellite GPS messengers, the SPOT Gen3 keeps you connected even when you\u2019re off-the-grid. Using the power of satellite technology SPOT works virtually anywhere in the world. This has been a great inexpensive\u00a0 safety product for aviators and now even more so with the improved 2.5 minute track intervals!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Key Aviation Differences: SPOT 3 vs SPOT 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Longer battery life &#8211; more reliable<\/li>\n<li>Internal vibration sensor to only send tracking messages while moving &#8211; more efficient<\/li>\n<li>New Movement Messaging &#8211; theft alerting capability<\/li>\n<li>Variable rates in Track Mode (30 min, 15, 10, 5, 2) &#8211; more customizable<\/li>\n<li>Inserting OK or Custom messages into a Track session no longer blocks Track Messages from being sent for ~30 minutes &#8211; more reliable<\/li>\n<li>USB connection for FW upgrades as well as feature manipulation (enabling Unlimited Track, varying the rate, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>USB connection for line power &#8211; indefinite life span<\/li>\n<li>Device will run off of Energizer NiMH rechargeable batteries (USB power will NOT charge the batteries, they must be removed and charged separately)<\/li>\n<li>LEDs visible while pressing the buttons &#8211; more confidence in the functions<\/li>\n<li>Easier to press buttons with tactile feedback &#8211; more user-friendly<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-1865\" title=\"spot-3rd-gen\" src=\"http:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/spot-3rd-gen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/spot-3rd-gen.jpg 396w, https:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/spot-3rd-gen-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As well the SPOT 2 is only $119.95 and includes a $50 mail-in rebate (see our rebate section for details)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><strong>Dual USB charging port for your accessories!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0The TA102 Dual USB Charging Port is an easy way to power up any standard or high-power device that uses a USB interface &#8211; this includes cell phones, GPS devices, and tablets. This self-contained device protects itself and the charging device from power surges, short circuits, and over-current potential.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/TA102.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-1962\" title=\"TA102\" src=\"http:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/TA102-257x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/TA102-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/TA102.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Charges one or two products simultaneously with a USB interface while providing short-circuit, over-current, and over-temperature protection<\/li>\n<li>2.1 amps power output per port (5 VDC\u00b1 0.25 per port)<\/li>\n<li>Can be mounted in the panel or cabin and uses 10-32 VDC input voltage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 24px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maxcraft.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maxcraft Avionics<\/a>\u00a0is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/maxcraft.ca\/index.php\/product-lines\">TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems<\/a>. We have the largest avionics facility\u00a0<\/em><em>in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SANDIA STX165 Transponder The new STX 165 Mode C transponder with built-in encoder by Sandia Aerospace is ideal for tight places. 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