Garmin’s New Slimline Nav/Coms Offer a Lower-Cost Alternative

The GTR 205 and GNC 215 incorporate a full-color display in a 1.3-inch-high bezel.

Julie Boatman

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 02:08 PM ET

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The new Garmin GTR 205 com and GNC 215 nav/com fit into a 1.3-inch-high slot in the panel. [Courtesy: Garmin Aviation]

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Garmin has introduced new GTR 205 (com) and GNC 215 (nav/com) radios designed as modern replacements and upgrades for general aviation aircraft, specifically compatible with older SL20 and SL30 units.
These FAA TSO authorized radios feature a slim 1.3-inch full-color display, an intuitive interface, and a worldwide database, with the GNC 215 also providing full VHF navigation capabilities including VOR/ILS with glideslope.
Both units will be available in March through Garmin's dealer network, with the GTR 205 starting at $2,695 and the GNC 215 at $5,295.

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In a move that follows onto the success of the GI 275 multifunction electronic instrument it debuted in 2020, Garmin on Wednesday announced it has launched two new lines of com and nav/com radios to target the replacement and upgrade market. The Garmin GTR 205 com and GNC 215 nav/com radios incorporate a full-color display—and a full feature set—in a 1.3-inch-high bezel found on each unit. Both have received FAA TSO authorization and will be available in March through Garmin’s dealer network.

“The GTR 205 and GNC 215 products show Garmin’s commitment to offering attractive and affordable ground-based navigation and communication options while continuing to provide world-class, modern capabilities,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “We are excited to offer these new solutions for our general aviation customers as we keep our entire product line fresh.”