"Paul kgyy" wrote:

I'd like to hear from 396 users how reliable the weather link has been,
particular from people that don't fly regularly.

XM receivers will lose the service authorization if not used regularly. It
times out.

As to losing satellite lock, I have not had this happen in nearly two years
of using a WxWorx receiver and antenna connected to a notebook pc. I have
ordered a 396 but don't have it yet.

The Garmin 396 uses a "smart" antenna, i.e. a combination receiver/antenna.
As are you, I am anxious to see how well this will work. I plan to velcro it
on the glare shield where my Xm antenna is now.

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Dan
C-172RG at BFM