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Brantel 04-08-2019 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavafa (Post 1337758)
I get my weather from the XPNDR ADSB (45R), no Bluetooth for that setup and I have waited at least 15 minutes or so to see if I get the update.

Garmin has mentioned several times recently that the current firmware in the G3X Touch only supports these new FIS-B products over Blue Tooth. No hardwired connection support "yet".....

Check out the bottom of this post: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...60&postcount=1

This is likely why you are not seeing the new products.

Brantel 04-08-2019 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sibriggs (Post 1337736)
I find I have to go to the G3X setup screen on startup to reconnect the Bluetooth to the 39, it doesn't seem to want to reconnect by itself.

Steve

Not normal. I would give Garmin a call and get that sorted out.

g3xpert 04-08-2019 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sibriggs (Post 1337736)
I find I have to go to the G3X setup screen on startup to reconnect the Bluetooth to the 39, it doesn't seem to want to reconnect by itself.

Steve

Hello Steve,

Page 293 of the current Rev. L G3X Touch Pilot Guide explains how to enable Automatic Reconnect on the Bluetooth setup page for a device that you wish to automatically reconnect at each power up.

It is always better to contact us directly for product support.

Thanks,
Steve

Bavafa 04-08-2019 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brantel (Post 1337772)
Garmin has mentioned several times recently that the current firmware in the G3X Touch only supports these new FIS-B products over Blue Tooth. No hardwired connection support "yet".....

Check out the bottom of this post: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...60&postcount=1

This is likely why you are not seeing the new products.

You are correct, after talking to Garmin support, they indicated that the new/additional weather which became available thru SW update v8.2 is available only on Bluetooth for the time being and not RS232. They indicated that they are working on making it available on RS232 as well but it may take some time.
So for those who have their XPDR (45R) connected thru hardwire, you can go to Bluetooth setting, and pair with the XPDR. At least in my case that I have a GTN650, I had to accept such pairing on the GTN for the G3X to connect correctly.

This should fix the issue of waiting for data for cloud tops and lighting.


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