Another FLARM update with no notice

From release notes:
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FLARM Firmware release notes – v 6.07
Published 09 September 2016
Platforms All FLARM and PowerFLARM devices including OEM FLARM devices
Build 5a5905f
Compatibility
Every FLARM device has to be updated with the latest firmware version at least once per year (rolling 12 months). This will ensure compatibility with all other FLARM devices. If you haven’t updated your device within the last 12 months, you have to update now!
The firmware may no longer be compatible with other FLARM devices 12 months after having been downloaded from www.flarm.com. Make sure to enter the next update date into applicable maintenance documentation. The device will NOT warn after 12 months!
The data port protocol has changed. FLARM Compatible displays, moving maps, etc. may require an update to utilize distances to other aircraft greater than 32 km. Check with your display manufacturer.
Changes since 6.06
Enhancements
• Increased the maximum distance to other aircraft that is transmitted to FLARM Compatible displays from 32 km to unlimited.
Fixes
• Minor fixes.

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available at https://flarm.com/support/firmware-u...are-version-6/

I'm subscribed to their newsletter and didn't get notice (same as for 6.06).. Since my max range is less than 32 km I'll update next spring in my annual update; I also don't want to mess up the PowerFLARM/Butterfly Display interface that is currently working well...

http://www.air-avionics.com/air/inde...erfly-displays shows 3.4 still the current version (manual July 30 2015)

Flarmview, Flarmview57, and Flarmview2 firmware updates are from spring 2015.

So, no obvious coordination with display manufacturers... A great opportunity for pain at the Australia WGC.

I like the PowerFLARM and think it makes me safer (in my case, with airline and GA traffic running between two major cities, and when I'm ridge running). I'm not wild about the company and their communication to customers.

Flarms clear message is: Update to the current version once a year and you will be fine. We will make sure that any version is backwards compatible for at least 12 months.

As long as they deliver on that promise I see no need for kicking up dust again.