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]

Key Takeaways:

Garmin has launched two new slimline aviation radios, the GTR 205 (com) and GNC 215 (nav/com), designed to target the replacement and upgrade market.
These FAA TSO authorized units feature a compact 1.3-inch-high bezel, a full-color display, and an intuitive user interface, intended as a complementary replacement for older SL20 and SL30 models.
The GTR 205 offers VHF communication capabilities, while the GNC 215 provides full VHF navigation, including VOR/ILS with glideslope indication, and integrates with most CDI, HSI, and autopilot systems.

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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.”