What radios do you have now, Wally?
A reconditioned Narco 825 will probably cost you about $1,400
(click on this link for prices) [
avionix.com] , and you still need the ILS head, plus installation.
You can buy used ARC (Cessna) G/S receivers with tray and harness, and ILS indicators, that all work through your current nav receiver, and have it certified and installed cheaper than just buying the Narco.
I just bought an ARC R-443B G/S receiver for $39.70, including shipping, that works through my MX-300 nav/com. Yes ....UNDER FORTY DOLLARS (I missed the one that sold for less WITH tray and harness). Then I found a tray for it for $.99 (ninety-nine cents) plus $7.90 shipping. I bought 3 ARC R-402A marker beacon receivers in a bundle for $9.99, plus $18.50 shipping. Indicators are expensive! I haven't seen one that sold for less than $50.
Why are these so cheap? These are advertised (yes, Ebay) as working units removed for upgrades, but have not been tested and yellow tagged! At these prices, I can afford to buy several until I find one to certify, and there's a good chance they all work. I'll have them all tested and yellow tagged if possible, pick out the best for 84G, then resell the rest (with yellow tags) to cover costs!
I might be cheap, but I'll be well equipped, and I might be able to pay for the instrument ticket with all the money I've saved!
