(USA) FlarmNet usage

On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:45:04 PM UTC-4, 2NO wrote:
I can't find any recent discussions on FlarmNet, which is plugged in the Butterfly display manual.



Are most USA PF users registering on FlarmNet.org?



How is the .bnf file installed?



Is it used by the BF display, or by the PF core?



Most importantly will it make me fly faster???



ted/2NO

But will the "B" port remain active if the core is updated with the new software? The release notes lead me to believe no...

On Monday, April 29, 2013 1:43:06 PM UTC-7, Jim wrote:
On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:45:04 PM UTC-4, 2NO wrote: I can't find any recent discussions on FlarmNet, which is plugged in the Butterfly display manual. Are most USA PF users registering on FlarmNet.org? How is the .bnf file installed? Is it used by the BF display, or by the PF core? Most importantly will it make me fly faster??? ted/2NO But will the "B" port remain active if the core is updated with the new software? The release notes lead me to believe no...

Read the notes carefully.

Feature licencing system. The following features now require a licence
subject to a fee:
* Obstacle database updates (OBST)
* Audio (AUD)
* Engine Noise Level recording (ENL)
* IGC approval (IGC)
* Second FLARM antenna connection (RFB)
* Garmin TIS output (TIS)

Devices already sold with any of the above features have the respective
licences preinstalled.

One thing you do lose with the new updates 2.6 and above is the unlimited Flarm vertical range. It is now limited to +/- 500 meters.

Rich

On Monday, April 29, 2013 9:38:21 PM UTC-4, Richard wrote:
On Monday, April 29, 2013 1:43:06 PM UTC-7, Jim wrote:

On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:45:04 PM UTC-4, 2NO wrote: I can't find any recent discussions on FlarmNet, which is plugged in the Butterfly display manual. Are most USA PF users registering on FlarmNet.org? How is the .bnf file installed? Is it used by the BF display, or by the PF core? Most importantly will it make me fly faster??? ted/2NO But will the "B" port remain active if the core is updated with the new software? The release notes lead me to believe no...



Read the notes carefully.



Feature licencing system. The following features now require a licence

subject to a fee:

* Obstacle database updates (OBST)

* Audio (AUD)

* Engine Noise Level recording (ENL)

* IGC approval (IGC)

* Second FLARM antenna connection (RFB)

* Garmin TIS output (TIS)



Devices already sold with any of the above features have the respective

licences preinstalled.



One thing you do lose with the new updates 2.6 and above is the unlimited Flarm vertical range. It is now limited to +/- 500 meters.



Rich

Thanks Richard. The notes are not clear what "sold with the feature" means because the core was not sold with the second antenna feature (only the port, not the antenna). However, you are correct. I got a (presently prompt) reply from Butterfly saying the second port will not be disabled with updating softwa
"Hello, thanks for your email.

Q. If I update my firmware/software now will I not have my second antenna working?
A. The licensing system is only for new devices. Your B-Port FLARM antenna will work.

For any questions we are happy to assist you.

Best wishes,
Joachim Fetzer
Butterfly"