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 COM radio featuring direct headset jacks, a 3.5mm earbud jack, and flexible power options including a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and support for AA alkaline cells for emergency backup.
It incorporates an integrated GPS providing basic flight data (speed, altitude, track) and an emergency mode for 121.5 MHz with bearing to a home airport, plus Bluetooth connectivity for wireless headsets.
Designed for user-friendliness, it includes an oversized, backlit keypad for easy frequency entry, a prominent push-to-talk button, and doubles as an intercom, useful for aircraft without electrical systems.

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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.