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Anyone know how to update an old Loran database?



 
 
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Old November 29th 03, 07:10 PM
Tom Jackson
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What is wrong with a perfectly good piece of equipment, that religiously
scans through a series of pages, and continuously updates me on my course,
ground speed, distance to waypoint, ETE, etc.? As long as the system is
still up and running, I believe it is well worth the 2 pounds of useful
load - at least as a back-up to all of the other forms of navigation that I
use (VOR, handheld GPS, pilotage, etc.)


"Paul Tomblin" wrote in message
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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.


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