Garmin 396

[Gig 601XL Builder]

Boy they kept this quiet. I'm sure they will have them at Airventure. Since
I can't go those of you that do let's here about it.

http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&did=19&product_id=9590&trackingId=529#desc

Garmin GPSMAP 396
All the great features of the 296, PLUS XM datalink weather!
The new Garmin GPSMAP 396 is a truly portable Multi-Function Display. It
combines a sharp color moving map, Garmin's popular terrain alerting and
satellite datalink weather. An integrated GXM 30 smart antenna makes the
satellite connection, enabling the unit to receive and process XM Weather
and flight safety products. In addition to offering the outstanding features
and operation of the GPSMAP 296, the GPSMAP 396 allows pilots to display
NEXRAD radar, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), METARs, TAFs, Winds
Aloft and many other useful weather products through a subscription with XM
Radio data services.

Speaking of XM Radio, the audio and entertainment from XM Satellite Radio is
also available via an audio jack on the unit. An additional subscription is
required for XM Radio entertainment. What more could you ask from a GPS
portable? How about displaying TIS traffic when interfaced with a Garmin
GTX330 transponder, and channeling a Garmin SL30 Nav/Com by highlighting a
frequency on the GPSMAP 396 and pressing the enter button. The GPSMAP 396
also performs in the car or on the boat as well, with turn by turn
directions.

[n93332]

"Gig 601XL Builder" <wr.giacona@coxDOTnet> wrote in message
news:dU9ze.40108$DC2.1586@okepread01...
> Boy they kept this quiet. I'm sure they will have them at Airventure.
> Since I can't go those of you that do let's here about it.
>
> http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&did=19&product_id=9590&trackingId=529#desc

I'm waiting for the portable Garmin 496 to come out with the autopilot...

[Gig 601XL Builder]

"n93332" > wrote in message
...
> "Gig 601XL Builder" <wr.giacona@coxDOTnet> wrote in message
> news:dU9ze.40108$DC2.1586@okepread01...
>> Boy they kept this quiet. I'm sure they will have them at Airventure.
>> Since I can't go those of you that do let's here about it.
>>
>> http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&did=19&product_id=9590&trackingId=529#desc
>
> I'm waiting for the portable Garmin 496 to come out with the autopilot...

No that will be the 596. My bet the 496 will have Dynon style EFIS.

[Thomas Borchert]

Gig,

> No that will be the 596.
>

That model will fly - with the user attached.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

[Terry]

I tell you - that 396 looks sweet! A bit pricey but it has everything.
Just recently bought an Airmap 2000C which works great but!! I understand
Lowrance is working on releasing an add-on to the 2000C that will include
terrain and weather. Hopefully by Spring 2006... :o(


"Thomas Borchert" > wrote in message
...
> Gig,
>
>> No that will be the 596.
>>
>
> That model will fly - with the user attached.
>
> --
> Thomas Borchert (EDDH)
>

[Jay Honeck]

>I tell you - that 396 looks sweet! A bit pricey but it has everything.

I agree -- it's got some awesome features -- if they could just do something
about that dinky little screen, I'd buy one in a heartbeat...

Until then, I suspect I'll stick with my AvMap.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Blueskies]

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message news:twFze.137398$x96.49484@attbi_s72...
> >I tell you - that 396 looks sweet! A bit pricey but it has everything.
>
> I agree -- it's got some awesome features -- if they could just do something about that dinky little screen, I'd buy
> one in a heartbeat...
>
> Until then, I suspect I'll stick with my AvMap.
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>

How many satellites will the AvMap track, and is it WAAS enabled? One shot updates to database is ~$80? Lowrance looks
like $35. What justifies the difference? What makes the AvMap trump the AirMap 2000C?

[Jay Honeck]

AvMap tracks 12 sattelites, and is WAAS capable.

What trumps the Airmap (and all others)? Size, plain and simple. The AvMap
is still the biggest color screen on the market.

When I'm on a cross-country flight, I can display the whole route of flight
and maintain a fair amount of detail, thanks to that gigantic color screen.
And when I zoom down to airport level, the runways can be displayed big
enough to read the numbers on 'em!

The screens are easily modified to contain all sorts of info. Right now we
are displaying Sunrise/Sunset information in addition to GPS altitude, all
the pertinent radio frequencies, ground speed, and all the other usual
stuff.

I'm looking forward to playing with the 396 at OSH, and I may change my
mind -- but I suspect if it's still using the same screen as the 296, all
that cool information will be less-than-adequately displayed.

In the case of GPS screens, size really matters, IMHO.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Andrew Gideon]

Jay Honeck wrote:

> AvMap tracks 12 sattelites, and is WAAS capable.

I'm curious: what's the advantage of WAAS on a GPS that isn't certified for
approaches?

- Andrew

[Jay Honeck]

> > AvMap tracks 12 sattelites, and is WAAS capable.
>
> I'm curious: what's the advantage of WAAS on a GPS that isn't certified for
> approaches?

No advantage, that I'm aware of -- but he asked.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Mike Granby]

More accurate position.

[Blueskies]

"Mike Granby" > wrote in message ups.com...
>
> More accurate position.
>

both horizontal and vertical...

[Andrew Gideon]

Blueskies wrote:

>
> "Mike Granby" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
>>
>> More accurate position.
>>
>
> both horizontal and vertical...

What difference does the improved accuracy make if you cannot use it for an
approach?

- Andrew

[Blueskies]

"Andrew Gideon" > wrote in message online.com...
> Blueskies wrote:
>
>>
>> "Mike Granby" > wrote in message
>> ups.com...
>>>
>>> More accurate position.
>>>
>>
>> both horizontal and vertical...
>
> What difference does the improved accuracy make if you cannot use it for an
> approach?
>
> - Andrew
>

Maybe you will have to some day. Backup is nice to have....

[Andrew Gideon]

Blueskies wrote:

> Maybe you will have to some day. Backup is nice to have....

Hmm. I'd not considered that.

- Andrew

[Larry Dighera]

On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 01:57:47 GMT, "Terry" > wrote in
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>I tell you - that 396 looks sweet! A bit pricey but it has everything.


The Garmin 396 is already available to order at a discount:
http://www.avshop.com/prodinfo.asp?number=6826

[Larry Dighera]

On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 01:57:47 GMT, "Terry" > wrote in
>::

>I tell you - that 396 looks sweet! A bit pricey but it has everything.


The Garmin 396 is already available to order at a discount:
http://www.avshop.com/prodinfo.asp?number=6826