The problem is that the data on the card is not in an open file format. So,
you need Jepp's application to do the writing. Jepp's application is
designed to interface with their writer. This is not necessary but is the
way it is designed. The alternative would be software drivers installed that
know how to deal with the format of the card and can negotiate with other
installed drivers to take over when appropriate - not an easy thing to
control.
Until they are willing to change their application, we're stuck with using
their writer.
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"Charles" wrote in message
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I'd like to update the database for my Apollo GX55 GPS. $120 for the
raw data is bad enough, but Jeppesen also wants $150 for a writer. The
datacard is a PCMCIA card, so wouldn't it be possible to work with it
with a plain old laptop or a $10 reader from Best Buy? I'm wondering
if someone has found a way to do this.
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