Sporty’s Introduces PJ2+ GPS COM

FLYING tests out the pilot shop's latest hand-held radio.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET

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Zach Vasile

The PJ2+ GPS COM [Credit: Sporty's]

Key Takeaways:

The Sporty's PJ2+ is an upgraded handheld COM radio designed for pilots, offering enhanced reliability for emergency backup, student monitoring, or as a primary radio in vintage aircraft.
It features direct PJ headset jacks, flexible power options (rechargeable lithium-ion or AA batteries), and functions as an intercom.
New additions include integrated GPS for basic navigation, emergency location, and Bluetooth connectivity for wireless headsets.
The radio boasts a user-friendly interface with an oversized, backlit keypad and clear screen, available for an introductory price of $399.

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When something works well you keep it, and if you are part of the product development team from Sporty’s Pilot Shop, you improve upon it, which is precisely how Sporty’s created the PJ2+ COM radio.

Like many pilots, I have a hand-held radio in my flight bag for emergencies and also to monitor my student pilots’ progress during their first solo, so I submit my handheld is utilized a bit more than other pilots who simply have one for backup.