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dan(at)azshowersolutions.
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:00 am Post subject: Garmin 396 question (was PDA/GPS)

I think many of us agree that the 396 would be a nice addition to our panel...the weather capability being a huge asset. I know to get the weather requires an account or signing up for the service. Does anyone know what a minimum time-frame is for a subscription? I could see using the weather periodically on longer trips and adding the service say one month at a time when I know I will use it...but I don't think it would be cost effective if a year subscription at a time is required. Has anyone checked into this? 

  Thanks,

  Dan, Mesa

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wingnut

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:44 am Post subject: Re: Garmin 396 question (was PDA/GPS)

Did you know that some PDA gps solutions support WX weather? Anwyeremap and PocketFMS both do. Not to suggest that the PDA solution is equal to a 396 but if WX weather support is the only thing you're concerned about then I thought it would be worth mentioning. 



As for pricing.. There's a $75 activation fee . I'd bet they do that just to discourage people from doing exactly what you're suggesting.  Also, don't forget that you also have to buy the XM weather receiver. That's an extra $600 no matter which way you go.

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