On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:24:27 -0400, Dave Butler wrote:

Dan wrote:
For those of you with a Garmin 396, how do you avoid dangerous weather,
avoid yellow and steer clear of the lightning strike indications? I am
considering the purchase of one and am wondering how to use the info
safely, but yet with the maximum utility.

I just want to add to those who suggested getting your feet wet a little at a
time and using the 396 information conservatively until you have some experience
with it:

The 396 I think still comes with the automobile kit, so on a day with some
active weather you can stick the 396 in your car and drive around looking for
interesting conditions. Its' a lot cheaper and safer to experiment in your car.

Not necessiarily if you go storm chasing like I often do. :-))

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

Dave