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tommylewis 03-08-2019 10:19 PM

New software
 
I got new EchoUAT transceiver software recently , 2.4.43, and have made 6 flights in the DFW area since with no disappearing targets yet. Certainly not an exhaustive sample, but a positive sign. Contact support and request it.

Robertc 07-13-2019 09:28 PM

As info the EchoUAT transceiver software, 2.4.43 update is now on the UAvionics website. If you haven?t already asked for it (like me). Bob

Pilot135pd 07-13-2019 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robertc (Post 1359344)
As info the EchoUAT transceiver software, 2.4.43 update is now on the UAvionics website. If you haven?t already asked for it (like me). Bob

Did they add any new features with it or just fixing bad software?

Dale D 07-14-2019 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilot135pd (Post 1359347)
Did they add any new features with it or just fixing bad software?

Kurt, at uAvionix, informed me that the transceiver software v 2.4.43 addressed the disappearing targets issue. You shouldn?t see any other changes.

Dale

Pilot135pd 07-14-2019 08:58 AM

Ok, thanks, just making sure.

barryrv10 07-14-2019 10:56 AM

I installed the v2.4.43 update; it showed the update progress to 100% and the Update success, device 2 restarting message, but when I rebooted to the status page, the ADS-B Version was blank. I flew and traffic and weather was working. Anyone else have this indication. Thanks Barry

Stevea 07-14-2019 05:33 PM

The EchoUAT transceiver needs to be power cycled, not just re-booted, before the updated install version is shown correctly.

Updated mine today, but have not had a chance to fly the new software.

Tram 12-31-2019 01:16 PM

About to pull the trigger on one of these units.

Did the firmware upgrade sort out the disappearing target issues?

Delta Bravo 12-31-2019 02:13 PM

disappearing targets
 
Hi it certainly did and works great!

davidwv 12-31-2019 04:16 PM

Yes
 
All good after the update.

Pilot135pd 01-01-2020 06:28 PM

I'm torn. On one side I want to buy the EchoUAT even though I have IN with a Stratux because it's all in one unit and I could get rid of the Stratux.

On the other side I want to wait for their "skyBeaconX" https://uavionix.com/testing-sbx/ which would give me 1090 OUT at an affordable price and be able to fly to Canada or Mexico or anywhere outside of UAT constraints.

Then I'm also betting on Canada and other countries bordering us like Mexico and the Bahamas to let American planes with UAT to fly into their countries (at least to places close to the borders). American tourist money is a great incentive for them to make exceptions for this to happen.

For now since I don't fly into or through any airspace where I need ADS-B I'll just have to stay under 10,000 MSL until I make up my mind.

PaulR 01-03-2020 09:15 AM

UAvionix Echo and Garmin Pilot
 
On their website they make reference to foreflight and others. Will the Echo communicate with Garmin Pilot and show weather and traffic on my tablet? If so then I could get rid of the GDL-39.

Thanks

ebyars 01-04-2020 05:58 AM

Garmin has chosen not to work with the Uavionix products.

Pilot135pd 01-04-2020 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebyars (Post 1397380)
Garmin has chosen not to work with the Uavionix products.

Does that really surprise anyone?


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