Free Installation On Upgrades From Garmin GMA340 To PMA8000-Series

Aircraft owners with a GMA340 audio selector panel can upgrade to one of the PMA8000 series audio panels without installation labor costs, thanks to the return of the “Plug ‘N Play – No Pay” program announced by PS Engineering at the opening of the AOPA Summit in Palm Springs, CA.

“We understand that the cost of flying is ever increasing, and pilots are being pinched from many directions," said Company Vice President, Gary Picou. "In an effort to help aircraft owners get the most out of their airplane, on each of their flights, and to keep out of pocket costs to a minimum, we’ve decided to pay the labor portion of theGMA340 to PMA8000-series audio panel upgrade.”

This upgrade instantly offers pilots:

• Monitor Mode
• Front Panel Music input
• Front panel cellular telephone input
• Four music muting modes
• IntelliVox automatic intercom squelch
• Radio recorder

The upgrade also gives pilots capabilities that can reduce their workload when flying single pilot IFR. The “Monitor Mode” allows the pilot to select one Com as the primary radio while the other becomes the secondary. When the primary radio becomes active, the audio panel mutes the secondary radio, allowing uninterrupted ATC communications. A continuous loop digital recorder allows instant play back of radio messages, helping to identify if the call was for them and what instructions were given, ultimately reducing the number of times a pilot has to ask - “Say Again?”

A cellular telephone interface comes standard with the PMA8000B, thanks to the front panel utility jack. The you can place calls to ATC while on the ground with the engine running, and get your IFR clearance through your phone. With the PMA8000BT, the Bluetooth wireless connection eliminates all wires cluttering the cockpit.

The PMA8000 series has PS Engineering’s highly acclaimed automatic intercom squelch protocol known as IntelliVox. This system eliminates adjustments of knobs and ensures proper setting of the intercom trip levels for each of the microphones. This patented system works flawlessly to optimize the VOX circuits, making clipping syllables a thing of the past.

Music has become integral to the enjoyment of flight. That is why the PMA8000 series not only has hi-fi quality stereo music but offers a front panel utility jack that accepts most music devices and audio advisory inputs from portable devices.  Volume of the music input is easily controlled through front panel buttons as well as the selection of several music distribution modes. However, since pilots frequently request more control over the music muting, the PMA8000-series now provides four different music muting modes. By pressing the “Mute” button, the pilot can select Mute On, Mute Off, Intercom Mute, and Radio Mute. In addition, the pilot can now enjoy listening to music even in Isolate intercom mode.

The Bluetooth integrated system available in PMA8000BT allows wireless connections to Smartphones, iPhones, iPods, iPads, or practically any other Bluetooth enabled device. Not only does this eliminate wire clutter but it also provides a seamless interface to smart phone functions.

The "Plug and Play – No Pay" Program starts October 11th and continues through February 28, 2013. By purchasing and having the upgrade performed by a participating PS Engineering dealer, PS Engineering pays the installation labor costs associated with the plug-and-play upgrade from a GMA340 audio panel.

The list price on the PMA8000B is $1895, the PMA8000BT, with Bluetooth connectivity, is $2095, and the PMA8000C is $2195. See your authorized participating US-based PS Engineering Plug ‘N Play dealer to take advantage of this offer.

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