Sportys Unveils PJ2+ Handheld Radio

The radio doesn't require a special adaptive plug for aviation headsets—an improvement driven by customer demand.

Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 01:51 PM ET

Verified

The PJ2+ includes a new 3.5 mm jack, 6-watt-peak transmit power, an automatic noise limiter, and a high contrast backlit screen. [Courtesy: Sporty's]

Key Takeaways:

Sporty's PJ2+ Hand-held Com Radio is an upgraded emergency pilot radio designed to simplify headset integration by eliminating the need for special adapters.
It directly accommodates standard aviation twin-plug headsets and includes a 3.5mm jack for other audio devices like wired earbuds.
Key enhancements feature increased 6-watt transmit power for extended range and an improved, high-contrast, glare-reducing display with a larger keypad for easier readability and use.

See a mistake? Contact us.

The well-prepared pilot often includes a handheld radio in their flight bag to use during an inflight emergency. The challenge, however, is using your headset with the unit, because most require a special adaptive plug. That won’t be a problem if the handheld radio is the PJ2+ Hand-held Com Radio from Sporty’s Pilot Shop.

According to Sporty’s, this recently released design is an upgrade, driven by customer requests. FLYING noted the original PJ2 as a contender for its Editors Choice Award in 2020. One of the big requests they perennially get at Sporty’s is for a handheld radio that doesn’t require a special adapter for headset/com interface.