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 Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 4:35 am Post subject: garmin 195 |
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I updated my Garmin 195 about 6 months ago, but haven't looked since. Contact Garmin. I think all you need to do is register the unit with them and then you can update it.
Steve Thomas
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On May 13, 2011, at 4:02 AM, bob noffs wrote:
[quote]a little off topics but.........i just acquired a garmin 195 to use for a backup . works fine. i cant figure out if any updates for unit software or database are available. anyone have recent experience with this unit? as it is vfr backup not much of a deal if no updates are available.
bob noffs
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 6:04 am Post subject: garmin 195 |
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Steve, I have had a Garmin 195 for over a decade. I got mine updated to around 2008 date/time when I went to 2010 Sun & Fun by a Garmin Vendor offer the update there at Sun & Fun for $60. They told me then that Garmin had decided to stop supporting the 195 and that 2008 was the last update there would be. I have not attempted to verify the accuracy of this statement. But, the last update did include the changes the FAA make to a lot of airport designators - since I had purchased my 195. So I felt it was a worthwhile update.
I had purchased a more modern (non-Garmin) GPS which was more reasonably priced and was almost as feature rich (Had everything I needed), it used a Tablet Computer (a bit heavy) which eventually fell off my windshield suction cup mount, hit its face on the co-pilot stick and damaged the unit. When I reached over to pick it up the bottom was already almost too hot to hold. Fearing a runway battery short, I was about to slow down, open the canopy and jettison it over the side. But after whacking the case a couple of times, I apparently removed the shorting condition. Unfortunately, even though the tablet computer was the only part damaged ( I mean the code was software not firmware) , I could not get any sort of "deal" on replacing the HW and getting the code reloaded. So I have since removed that vendor from my GPS list.
So now looking for an Garmin that I can afford as well as see {:>)
I still fly with my 195 and will continue to keep it as back up. Even if not updated, its still a useful instrument, just naturally not to be relied for accuracy of Nav, airport or obstruction data.
FWIW
Ed
From: Steve Thomas (lists(at)stevet.net)
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To: aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com (aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: Re: garmin 195
I updated my Garmin 195 about 6 months ago, but haven't looked since. Contact Garmin. I think all you need to do is register the unit with them and then you can update it.
Steve Thomas
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On May 13, 2011, at 4:02 AM, bob noffs wrote:
[quote] a little off topics but.........i just acquired a garmin 195 to use for a backup . works fine. i cant figure out if any updates for unit software or database are available. anyone have recent experience with this unit? as it is vfr backup not much of a deal if no updates are available.
bob noffs
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 6:47 am Post subject: garmin 195 |
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Bob,
google is your best friend (update garmin 195)
http://www8.garmin.com/products/gpsmap195/download.html
On 13.05.2011 13:02, bob noffs wrote:
| Quote: | a little off topics but.........i just acquired a garmin 195 to use for
a backup . works fine. i cant figure out if any updates for unit
software or database are available. anyone have recent experience with
this unit? as it is vfr backup not much of a deal if no updates are
available.
bob noffs
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 7:45 am Post subject: garmin 195 |
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Bob,
The 195 was my first GPS to get me where I wanted to go. In fact, I believe that it is still in my Garmin drawer..
I think the last 195 'system' OS update is still available from a Garmin website. However, I don't think that Garmin has any Database updates (not 100% sure of that...).
Years ago, there was an Air Force guy that was selling 195 database updates on eBay. You might see if he still does that. This guy figured out how Garmin 'pass worded the database.
Turned out it was a very simple key. Now, as we all know, of late Garmin has a very elaborate method of protecting database updates from being cloned.
Dave
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:47 am Post subject: garmin 195 |
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Ed,
The first of the Garmin X96 series, 196, is still a great GPS. It is not color, but, great levels of grey scale. Because of it's newer color cousins, the 196 is extremely cheap on the used market. For those that can't pay much for a GPS, that unit gets my vote. Even though I use the later models, when I travel with friends, I take my trusty 196 for the ride.....
David
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Ed Anderson
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:03 am Post subject: garmin 195 |
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Good suggestion, David
However, due to the fact I only have one working eyeball and it’s around 71 years of age, I am really looking for one (GPS) with a somewhat larger screen and color would be nice as well. I sort of got hooked on color with the one that fell off my windscreen and committed suicide. But, the main reason is just to have one the can be updated - although I think I'll look for one that uses the Government provided digital maps just to keep my annual cost down at bit.
Thanks again for the suggestion
Ed
From: David Lloyd (skywagon(at)charter.net)
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 12:44 PM
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Ed,
The first of the Garmin X96 series, 196, is still a great GPS. It is not color, but, great levels of grey scale. Because of it's newer color cousins, the 196 is extremely cheap on the used market. For those that can't pay much for a GPS, that unit gets my vote. Even though I use the later models, when I travel with friends, I take my trusty 196 for the ride.....
David
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 10:14 am Post subject: garmin 195 |
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Ed,
...Ahhh, you do have some unique viewing differences.
About suction cup mounts. I use one on my left window corner for my backup Garmin. What I do is have a "lanyard" affixed to the mount and to my upper air vent. When the mount suction fails it only falls an inch or so when the lanyard catches it. I have learned the hard way too.
dave
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