I find this very disappointing. I have a 604 which works very well - always
locks on, and accurate. Aside from the database being out of date, my only
complaint is how hard it is to use - that user interface with just 6 buttons
and a knob is very limiting. I was hoping that upgrading to a panel mount GPS
would not only improve the performance and be IFR capable, but also be easier
to use for the basic stuff. For example, to do a direct-to on the 604 requires
the following:
1. Page down to the waypoint mode
2. Scroll through and select the appropriate geographical area
3. Select the desired waypoint by scrolling each character of the identifier
with the knob.
4. When the waypoint is selected, press the TO key.
5. Page down to the POS mode, displaying present position
6. Press the FROM key.
7. Start the process over, because by now you'll have already passed the
entered point :-)

Mike

In article , wrote:
I have both a II Morrow 618 Loran and a Garmin GPS in my aircraft.
The user interface on the Loran is MUCH MUCH easer to use than the
newer Garmin GPS. The Garmin interface is NOT intuitive and takes at
least twice as long to enter a go to point on the Garmin as it does on
the II Morrow loran. The GPS and the Loran always agree within less
than 1/2 mile so why get rid of a good navigation unit?

On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 15:29:24 +0000 (UTC), (Paul
Tomblin) wrote:

In a previous article, "Tom Jackson" said:
I have looked around on the 'net, and cannot find any reference to being
able to update an old Apollo loran database (like can be done with the

The best "update" on a panel mount Loran is to rip it out and give youself
another 2 or so pounds of useful load.