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June 27th 07, 02:56 PM
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Garmin 396 weather problems
On a recent flight I could not get my 396 to download weather. I've called
Garmin, given them my antenna number, and was assured I don't have a bad one. I took the magnets out so no warrenty possibilities. I thought I read a while back that there is an aftermarket antenna. If not, how much is a new Garmin antenna? Best place to buy? 
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June 27th 07, 03:50 PM
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Garmin 396 weather problems
Are you sure it's the antenna? I'd try and get a hold of a friend's antenna
with an active subscription and plug it into your 396 to make sure your GPS unit is OK. Also make sure your XM account is working as well. The suggested retail price of a new one is $495. Marco "dlevy" wrote in message ... On a recent flight I could not get my 396 to download weather. I've called Garmin, given them my antenna number, and was assured I don't have a bad one. I took the magnets out so no warrenty possibilities. I thought I read a while back that there is an aftermarket antenna. If not, how much is a new Garmin antenna? Best place to buy?
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June 27th 07, 06:38 PM
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Garmin 396 weather problems
What direction were you flying? If north, sometimes the signal can be
blanketed by the airframe, since the satellites are in the southern part of the sky.
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June 28th 07, 01:49 AM
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Garmin 396 weather problems
On Jun 27, 9:56 am, "dlevy" wrote:
On a recent flight I could not get my 396 to download weather. I've called Garmin, given them my antenna number, and was assured I don't have a bad one. I took the magnets out so no warrenty possibilities. I thought I read a while back that there is an aftermarket antenna. If not, how much is a new Garmin antenna? Best place to buy? I've had this happen a few times, but when I turn the unit off, then back on, it worked again. ... akiley
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June 28th 07, 03:56 AM
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Garmin 396 weather problems
I have one for $250. It's new, but the old type with magnets.
Karl Go ahead and flame me for this unabashed offer. I hope you have a 300 speed modem and it took you 3 minutes to download the drivel. "dlevy" wrote in message ... On a recent flight I could not get my 396 to download weather. I've called Garmin, given them my antenna number, and was assured I don't have a bad one. I took the magnets out so no warrenty possibilities. I thought I read a while back that there is an aftermarket antenna. If not, how much is a new Garmin antenna? Best place to buy?
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June 29th 07, 08:07 PM
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Garmin 396 weather problems
Uhhh.... north.
Thanks. "paul kgyy" wrote in message ups.com... What direction were you flying? If north, sometimes the signal can be blanketed by the airframe, since the satellites are in the southern part of the sky.
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