Sporty’s PJ2 GPS Adds Nav Features to Handheld Radio

The Sporty’s PJ2 GPS is the company’s newest handheld radio and adds basic GPS navigation features to the product line that features standard headset jacks with no adapter required. Now available, the 1.18-pound PJ2 GPS retails for $399.

With 6 watts of transmit power, the PJ2 GPS includes a com radio with one-touch emergency frequency activation that also pulls up GPS navigation to a designated home airport. While the color screen doesn’t include a moving map, the GPS does display groundspeed, altitude, track, and simplified GPS navigation.

Users can store up to 100 frequencies, and the radio includes a built-in intercom for aircraft that aren’t equipped with electrical systems. Pilots can use headsets with Bluetooth connectivity to connect to the PJ2 or earbuds when listening on the ground.

PJ2 GPS power is available from two sources: either a lithium-ion battery or a backup AA battery pack. A USB-C power input is available to charge the lithium-ion battery or to provide external power.

“Sixty-five years ago, the first product ever sold by Sporty’s was a custom radio,” said president and CEO John Zimmerman. “While technology has evolved dramatically, our focus remains the same: delivering pilot-friendly tools that work exactly when you need them most.”