Manual
Manual and installation instructions: SD-Link adapter for Becker AR6201, AR6203 and AR6211
All installation instructions for the SD-Link adapters for the Becker AR6201, AR6203 and AR6211 are available as PDFs, separated by adapter variant and navigation app, in 14 languages. This includes the entry you select in your app and answers to the most frequently asked questions during installation.
Instructions
Installation instructions as PDF
Select your language, then open the instructions for your navigation app. If there are no instructions in your chosen language, we will link to the English version.
SD-Link AR620X-E
View productAll instructions and datasheets are available on the download page.
App settings
Which entry you select in the navigation app
The SD-Link will appear in the app under the name of the radio or a compatible protocol. This is the entry you select when choosing the device.
| Navigation app | Entry in device selection |
|---|---|
| SkyDemon | Becker AR620X |
| VFRnav | Becker AR620X |
| EasyVFR 4 | Becker AR620X |
| Sky-Map | Becker AR62XX |
Before installation
Frequently asked questions and stumbling blocks
What are the requirements for my Becker AR6201?
For the AR6201: serial number 3001 or higher and tandem mode activated (according to the Becker manual). Additionally, port J1 on the radio must be free – if a module (second intercom, PA expansion, switch) is already installed there, it must be moved before installation.
AR6203, AR6211 and RT6201 have no serial number restriction; port J1 must also be free there.
In which languages are the instructions for the SD link on the Becker AR6201, AR6203 and AR6211 available?
The installation instructions are available in 14 languages. If a language is missing for a particular navigation app, we link to the English version. A printed quick start guide is included with every shipment.
Does this instruction manual also apply to older adapters?
Yes. The current instructions (version 2.0) describe all adapters of this series that have been shipped. Older links to previous versions automatically redirect to the current instructions.
Which apps are the adapters compatible with?
The SD-Link adapters are tested and compatible with the following navigation apps:
- SkyDemon
- Sky-Map
- VFRnav
- EasyVFR
- XCSoar
We'll explain step by step how to send frequencies from the app to the radio .
Am I allowed to use the adapter on my airplane?
The plug-and-play adapters are simply inserted, not permanently installed – no modifications to the aircraft's wiring are required, and they can be removed at any time without leaving any residue. This is straightforward for ultralight and experimental aircraft.
The factual classification – also for certified aircraft (E-class) – can be found on the page Bluetooth adapters in airplanes: what is allowed?
Don't have an adapter yet?
The buyer's guide explains the variants for Becker AR6201, AR6203 and AR6211, the adapter finder leads to the appropriate version in three steps.
Questions before installation? Write to us at info@sdlink.de . We'll reply quickly and help you with the setup.