Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a portable intercom. What are you guys using and what's working well and what is considered good?

Thanx,
RR

Have a look at the PS Engineering Models. I have a PM3000 and really like it. It is a very good value compared to the other brands. I use the stereo capability a lot - it works very well. With a 2-place AC you could easily make do with the PM1000 if you don't want stereo.

http://www.ps-engineering.com/intercoms.shtml

Hard to go wrong with PS Engineering stuff, their portable is the Aerocom III.

http://www.ps-engineering.com/aerocom.shtml

So far, the PS Engineering Aerocom III is looking pretty good. Lynx systems look nice, but the price is not-so-nice.

Same here with the PS products, I've had three, good stuff.

I've been using the DRE 201 intercom for the last seven years. It has worked great, even in the relatively noisy cabin of my Savannah. The current model is this:

http://www.drecommunications.com/New%20Products.html

tom

I've got a Sigtronics Transcom II I just replaced with a built-in intercom. You could talk me out of it pretty cheaply!
Send my a PM if you're interested... (It worked great, by the way. Just too many wires on the floor.)

Thanx for the reports of what you guys are using. Well, I've made my decision today. I just bought from Aircraft Spruce one PS Engineering Aerocom III AND one DRE205e. I have a feeling I'll be using the DRE as the primary unit, and the Aerocom III as the backup.

I'd like to reopen this thread.
RR, can you provide an update on which intercom you like best.
The DRE is more that what I want but there seems to be a consensus that the Aerocom III may have the best audio quality of any unit out there. The auto squelch must be nice.

I'm also interested in the Sigtronics SPO 42N which is for "noisy cockpits" and the Avcomm AC-2EX.
I want an expandable 2 place which all of these are.
Wondering if PTT inputs are better than the in-line plug type, too.
The PS Engineering Aerocomm III is quite a bit more expensive than either of these.

Ask me in about a month. That's when I'll be home, flying again and able to test each unit.


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I run a Pilot USA one. Cheap and works awesome for a two place intercom. My ICOM A-6 runs through it as well. The best part I like is while running the ICOM through it you don't even have to have it on to get sidetone.