This may already have been asked but my search did not come up with anything so here it is:

I am looking for my radio and came across a good deal on this radio (ICOM A220) but, I see that it only has 8 watt output. I didn't find any recent reviews of this radio. Everything I've seen is for the A210. Does anyone out there have experience with this radio and would you feel comfortable flying into congested/controlled airspace?

Thanx in advance.