Are you sure it's the antenna? I'd try and get a hold of a friend's antenna
with an active subscription and plug it into your 396 to make sure your GPS
unit is OK. Also make sure your XM account is working as well. The suggested
retail price of a new one is $495.

Marco

"dlevy" wrote in message
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On a recent flight I could not get my 396 to download weather. I've
called Garmin, given them my antenna number, and was assured I don't have
a bad one. I took the magnets out so no warrenty possibilities.

I thought I read a while back that there is an aftermarket antenna. If
not, how much is a new Garmin antenna? Best place to buy?