"Mike Spera" wrote in message
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I must admit, if the price were around $1400 (where it belongs), these
shortfalls would be a LOT easier to take. It just grinds salt into a
pretty deep wound that the unit is not closer to perfection right out of
the box. But, as I said, it is RADAR! (At this point, I will tell myself
any lie to justify the cost).

So, today, I may take to the skies to see the thing in action. I'll report
back.

Mike

Mike,

Thanks for the review. The 396 is one of the items on my "upgrade" list.
Along with a wing leveler, one of the Dynon EFIS systems, and a second,
third, and fourth airplane. Right now, I'm thinking RV-10, Aeronca Chief,
and DC-3, respectively. I think I'll have to wait a few years on the
airplane fleet, but some of the other upgrades are doable today.

Anyway, did you look at the various iterations of the "AnywhereMap", which
can be purchased for the $1400 or so you mentioned. If so, what drove you to
buy the Garmin?

KB