Garmin G3X v4.80 is out

[bkthomps]

Why doesn't garmin have an email announcement list for this sort of thing?

http://www8.garmin.com/support/downl...ls.jsp?id=7129

Change History
Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:
Add AGL height data field
Add support for Bluetooth interface to Virb Ultra
Improve display of GDL 39 pressure altitude on datalink info page
Improve GEA 24 RPM signal processing
Improve support for pre-programmed supplemental map cards
Improve display of road labels on map
Improve GSU 73 software update process
General improvements to system operation
Includes update to GEA24 software version 2.80
Includes update to GSU 73 IGRF database version 1.03 (Base Year 2015)
Includes G5 software version 2.40
Includes GAD27 software version 2.20
Includes GAD29 software version 2.30
Includes GDL39 software version 4.70
Includes GI260 software version 2.70
Includes GMA245 audio software version 2.20
Includes GMA245 Bluetooth software version 2.00
Includes GMA245 software version 2.20
Includes GPS20A software version 2.20
Includes GSA28 software version 3.20
Includes GSU25 software version 3.60
Includes GSU73 software version 3.60
Includes GTR20/200 software version 2.80

[NovaBandit]

Yay for Altitude AGL!

Originally Posted by bkthomps

Why doesn't garmin have an email announcement list for this sort of thing?

I use a Chrome plugin called Distill Web Monitor. It watches web pages for changes, and alerts me when it happens.

I set it to watch this page: http://www8.garmin.com/support/colle...t=010-00G3X-00
And when they increment up the version number, I get notified.

[bkthomps]

yeah, i do too...just wondering why Garmin doesn't have an email distribution list for G3X customers...seems like a no brainer thing to do, poll them for feature requests, notify of new software updates, etc

Dynon did a great job of this when i ran their panel, the g3xpert guys are fantastic and patient, but just wondering with the product manager doesn't want some sort of constant customer contact/interaction method

[jeffk]

There is a Garmin updates page and I receive email updates of new software builds. I would like to request the changelog be sent in the email rather than having to click through however.

[hgerhardt]

Add AGL height data field

Woo-hoo! I asked about that several years ago. That was one feature my old BMA EFIS-1 had that I really missed. Thanks.

[bkthomps]

Originally Posted by jeffk

There is a Garmin updates page and I receive email updates of new software builds. I would like to request the changelog be sent in the email rather than having to click through however.

link to that page?

[rjtjrt]

Thanks for the AGL feature. Very good to see.

Sorry to be like Oliver Twist and ask for more please, but we in Australia really would like our chart "sectionals" (VTC/VNC/WAC) to be able to be displayed on G3X. Dynon can do it via a tie up with a couple of local chart providers. Surely Garmin could do similar.

Skyview is very popular in Aus for that reason.
Garmin are a great company in so many ways. Please help.

John

[bhester]

What happened to the update? I saw it while I was at work, when I got home it was gone :-(
I was looking at GDU 37X 11.10 version update but it's not there now.

[Richard Connell]

I second what John says.
I absolutely love my G3X and want to replicate my setup in the 10 I'm building.
The lack of AUS maps is almost a deal breaker now that others are providing it. :-(

Is this something that is any chance of materializing in the future?

[bhester]

The software updates for the G3X are no longer on the Garmin site, but they are aware and working on it. 8:45am CT
Update: They had to pull the update and it should be back within a couple days.

I also have a Garmin D2 Bravo watch and after the iSO 10 update it stopped receiving weather from my iphone. They have a new version of the connect app that will be coming out Tuesday Oct. 11 that will fix that problem.