Jack Allison wrote:

Mike - Thanks for all the interesting PIREPs on the 396. I'm not
considering buying but find the feature descriptions and your
trial/tribulation experience interesting to read.

What are your ongoing costs and what features does that provide?

Thanks.


I purchased the "Aviator LT" package. It is $29.99 per month with a $75
one time activation fee.

It includes METARS, TAFs, TFRs, Nexrad Radar, City Forecasts, precip
type (at surface) and county warnings. There are also some marine
components.

The full subscription ($49.99/mo.) gives satellite mosaic, lightning
strikes, severe storm location and track, surface analysis, winds aloft,
and a bunch of other services.

You can add XM Radio for $6.99/mo. + a one time $14.99 activation fee. I
already hook in my iPod to my intercom so I am not interested in the
radio portion.

Go to www.xmweather.com for the detailed listing.
Thanks,
Mike