AV8OR

On Aug 11, 9:41*am, Gig 601Xl Builder
wrote:
One thing I've not been able to tell from any of the reviews or the
AV8OR web site. Can units that get their XM WX via WxWorx provide the XM
* Radio channels like the Garmin 396/496?

The answer to that question is, unfortunately, NO (it's in the FAQs
somewhere).

Dave

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Aug 11, 9:41 am, Gig 601Xl Builder
wrote:
One thing I've not been able to tell from any of the reviews or the
AV8OR web site. Can units that get their XM WX via WxWorx provide the XM
Radio channels like the Garmin 396/496?

The answer to that question is, unfortunately, NO (it's in the FAQs
somewhere).

Dave

There are hints all over the place that Bendix/King has numerous upgrades
planned for this platform. One of the obvious ones would be an E6B (as was
pointed out to me on another forum) function. Another would be XM radio.
For the experimental folks (like me), it would be nice if the unit provided
data to run a wing leveler. In the experimental world, there are several
$2k wing levelers that do an outstanding job of following a GPS course. All
they need is a signal...

KB

Kyle Boatright wrote:

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Aug 11, 9:41 am, Gig 601Xl Builder
wrote:
One thing I've not been able to tell from any of the reviews or the
AV8OR web site. Can units that get their XM WX via WxWorx provide the XM
Radio channels like the Garmin 396/496?

The answer to that question is, unfortunately, NO (it's in the FAQs
somewhere).

Dave

There are hints all over the place that Bendix/King has numerous
upgrades planned for this platform. One of the obvious ones would be an
E6B (as was pointed out to me on another forum) function. Another would
be XM radio. For the experimental folks (like me), it would be nice if
the unit provided data to run a wing leveler. In the experimental
world, there are several $2k wing levelers that do an outstanding job of
following a GPS course. All they need is a signal...

KB

The lack of ability to drive something like the Trio wing leveler and
lack of XM weather explains why the AV8OR is so much cheaper than the
3/496. Sure there may be updates in the future but once they are in how
much will they cost? Probably about the same as the Garmin units.

It's not like Bendix/King is known for low cost avionics.

"Gig 601Xl Builder" wrote in message
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Kyle Boatright wrote:

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Aug 11, 9:41 am, Gig 601Xl Builder
wrote:
One thing I've not been able to tell from any of the reviews or the
AV8OR web site. Can units that get their XM WX via WxWorx provide the
XM
Radio channels like the Garmin 396/496?

The answer to that question is, unfortunately, NO (it's in the FAQs
somewhere).

Dave

There are hints all over the place that Bendix/King has numerous upgrades
planned for this platform. One of the obvious ones would be an E6B (as
was pointed out to me on another forum) function. Another would be XM
radio. For the experimental folks (like me), it would be nice if the unit
provided data to run a wing leveler. In the experimental world, there
are several $2k wing levelers that do an outstanding job of following a
GPS course. All they need is a signal...

KB

The lack of ability to drive something like the Trio wing leveler and lack
of XM weather explains why the AV8OR is so much cheaper than the 3/496.

I think it is a stretch to claim that GPS data output is a cost driver. The
ability to drive a wing leveler has been available for a long time in $300
GPS units, such as the Lowrance Airmap 100 I've been using for nearly 8
years. This tells me that capability doesn't add any meaningful cost. That
being said, if the AV8OR doesn't have the onboard hardware to pass the data,
it is a moot point, and I have no idea if it does or not...

As far as XM goes, it is an availible upgrade for about $400. That puts the
total system cost at, what, $650 under the price of a 396?

Sure there may be updates in the future but once they are in how much will
they cost? Probably about the same as the Garmin units.

Software updates will allegedly be free. Database updates on the other
hand...


It's not like Bendix/King is known for low cost avionics.

I'm not aware of any low cost avionics providers. ;-)

KB

Kyle Boatright wrote:

As far as XM goes, it is an availible upgrade for about $400. That puts
the total system cost at, what, $650 under the price of a 396?

That was the question I asked and was told that the XM that is available
on the AV8OR had from WxWorx doesn't have the XM entertainment programs
that the 3/496 have.



It's not like Bendix/King is known for low cost avionics.

I'm not aware of any low cost avionics providers. ;-)


My use of the term "low cost" was meant to be relative. King has been
know to be expensive in a market where the cheap stuff is expensive.

On Aug 12, 5:30*pm, "Kyle Boatright" wrote:
"Gig 601Xl Builder" wrote in messagenews:kPCdnbkPoJoPEDzVnZ2dnUVZ_rzinZ2d@super news.com...

As far as XM goes, it is an availible upgrade for about $400. That puts the
total system cost at, what, $650 under the price of a 396?


Even though you can get XM weather, the unit does not display TFRs
like everyone else - big deal breaker IMHO. Also, the AV8OR doesn't
show all of the products like Garmin/AnywhereMap/etc.

Mike

I just placed my order for one @ $399.99 - it is 4 to 6 weeks delivery time
but for that price, I can wait.


"cwby-flyer" wrote in message
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On Aug 12, 5:30 pm, "Kyle Boatright" wrote:
"Gig 601Xl Builder" wrote in
messagenews:kPCdnbkPoJoPEDzVnZ2dnUVZ_rzinZ2d@super news.com...

As far as XM goes, it is an availible upgrade for about $400. That puts
the
total system cost at, what, $650 under the price of a 396?


Even though you can get XM weather, the unit does not display TFRs
like everyone else - big deal breaker IMHO. Also, the AV8OR doesn't
show all of the products like Garmin/AnywhereMap/etc.

Mike

Forgot as well, $36 for the extended life battery

"Bravo Two Zero" wrote in message
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I just placed my order for one @ $399.99 - it is 4 to 6 weeks delivery time
but for that price, I can wait.


"cwby-flyer" wrote in message
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On Aug 12, 5:30 pm, "Kyle Boatright" wrote:
"Gig 601Xl Builder" wrote in
messagenews:kPCdnbkPoJoPEDzVnZ2dnUVZ_rzinZ2d@super news.com...

As far as XM goes, it is an availible upgrade for about $400. That puts
the
total system cost at, what, $650 under the price of a 396?


Even though you can get XM weather, the unit does not display TFRs
like everyone else - big deal breaker IMHO. Also, the AV8OR doesn't
show all of the products like Garmin/AnywhereMap/etc.

Mike

"Bravo Two Zero" wrote in message ...
Forgot as well, $36 for the extended life battery

"Bravo Two Zero" wrote in message
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I just placed my order for one @ $399.99 - it is 4 to 6 weeks delivery time
but for that price, I can wait.



Where?

"Blueskies" wrote in message
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"Bravo Two Zero" wrote in message
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Forgot as well, $36 for the extended life battery

"Bravo Two Zero" wrote in message
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I just placed my order for one @ $399.99 - it is 4 to 6 weeks delivery
time but for that price, I can wait.



Where?

Special price for Honeywell Employees, limit 3.