I have an SL30 in my SLSA.
I the last 6 months, it has started giving me a problem, After every 15-20 seconds, the display changes to SYS mode - but the COMM radio continues to work! Then I have to press several keys at random to get back to COMM display to switch from Standby to Active, or enter another Frequency. The NAV radio also works but the display keeps switching back to SYS display every 15-20 seconds.
I called Garmin, and they told me that I could send it back for repair/refurbish, and it would cost be about $1100.
Now tGarmin is discontinuing SL30 as well as SL40 at the end of 2025.
I am looking at my options:
1. Send my SL30 for repair/refurbish and risk what happens after 2025: Cost: $1100 Plus Fed Ex ($100 including insurance)
2. Sell my current SL30 as used - I do not know if anyone will buy it or what I can get for it? And then get a new Comm Radio though I will need a permission from LSA manufacturer to install a new but different radio model. Not a big deal though. Cost: Unknown
3. Exchange my SL30 with a SL40 since I never use NAV radio - I do not know if this can be done or how to do it?
Any advice/suggestions?
Thanks.