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1. 02:28 AM - Re: Garmin GDL 49 (Mark Thomas Mueller)
2. 09:04 AM - Re: Garmin GDL 49 (David Lloyd)
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| Subject: | Re: Garmin GDL 49 |
--> Avionics-List message posted by: "Mark Thomas Mueller" <mark.t.mueller@comcast.net>
I damn near bought the AnywhereWx system at OSH last summer, but I found
out through chat rooms that there is a problem with the Sat Phone they
use for data and the KT-76A transponder (which I have in my Tiger).
Turns out SOME KT-76As interfere with the Sat Phone and prevent data
connections. That won't work for me, since I was looking for something
for serious cross countries, and I am not inclined to spend money BEFORE
I know if a system will work or not.
Funny that I couldn't get a "straight" answer from ControlVision over
this issue, but I did confirm it with sever users.
NavAir was the first, and so far only, system for the PPC that uses the
XM Sat Radio data system. Much more reliable, and available across North
America. They also have a version for Tablet PCs (when and if I can find
a decent one at the right price that is readable in direct sunlight.)
NavAir is also working on "flyable" approach plates similar to
ControlVision as well.
For my money, they were the way to go. So far, Customer Service has been
OUTSTANDING! I had a problem with the first wiring harness they sent me,
and they shipped me a new one ASAP. Every question or concern has been
answered within hours.
I also looked at the other systems at OSH (Merlin, which is now defunct,
and WSI). No one else could beat the price/performance of NavAir for my
needs. I still like the WSI product, but it is just too INSANELY
expensive compared to what you get with WxWorx. A difference of several
thousand dollars for non-certified components!
Hope that helps,
Mark
Mark,
Thanks for the detailed update on Garmin's weather data problems and the
solution that you took with the NavAir system. It is info like this that
really makes these wonderful "Lists" work for the members. What swayed
you to the NavAir system over, say, the Anywhere system and others?
David
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| Subject: | Re: Garmin GDL 49 |
--> Avionics-List message posted by: "David Lloyd" <skywagon@charter.net>
Mark,
Again, thanks for the review.
I also have friends that use earlier AnyWhere/Control Vision products that
are having 'no support contact' problems with the AnyWhere folks. Before it
was sold to Control Vision, the customer support was very good. I will be
at Oshkosh next month and will look up NavAir. Please keep the "List" group
informed as you use the system and learn additional details about its
plusses and minuses, etc.
David
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Thomas Mueller" <mark.t.mueller@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Garmin GDL 49
> --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Mark Thomas Mueller"
<mark.t.mueller@comcast.net>
>
> I damn near bought the AnywhereWx system at OSH last summer, but I found
> out through chat rooms that there is a problem with the Sat Phone they
> use for data and the KT-76A transponder (which I have in my Tiger).
> Turns out SOME KT-76As interfere with the Sat Phone and prevent data
> connections. That won't work for me, since I was looking for something
> for serious cross countries, and I am not inclined to spend money BEFORE
> I know if a system will work or not.
>
>
> Funny that I couldn't get a "straight" answer from ControlVision over
> this issue, but I did confirm it with sever users.
>
>
> NavAir was the first, and so far only, system for the PPC that uses the
> XM Sat Radio data system. Much more reliable, and available across North
> America. They also have a version for Tablet PCs (when and if I can find
> a decent one at the right price that is readable in direct sunlight.)
>
>
> NavAir is also working on "flyable" approach plates similar to
> ControlVision as well.
>
>
> For my money, they were the way to go. So far, Customer Service has been
> OUTSTANDING! I had a problem with the first wiring harness they sent me,
> and they shipped me a new one ASAP. Every question or concern has been
> answered within hours.
>
>
> I also looked at the other systems at OSH (Merlin, which is now defunct,
> and WSI). No one else could beat the price/performance of NavAir for my
> needs. I still like the WSI product, but it is just too INSANELY
> expensive compared to what you get with WxWorx. A difference of several
> thousand dollars for non-certified components!
>
>
> Hope that helps,
>
>
> Mark
>
>
> Mark,
>
> Thanks for the detailed update on Garmin's weather data problems and the
> solution that you took with the NavAir system. It is info like this that
> really makes these wonderful "Lists" work for the members. What swayed
> you to the NavAir system over, say, the Anywhere system and others?
> David
>
>
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