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Old 11-19-2011, 11:18 AM
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I'll be curious how it all works out with Garmin.

I have the GTX330(es) for my out and GTS800 for my in so I have the ADS-b loop. I don't display anything ADS-b as of now. I use XM and really like the features. My GTS800 has active TAS so I don't need the traffic portion of ADS-b either. I would however like to have the option of the ads-b weather so XM has some competition on the Garmin. I now pay for the medium service from XM at 745$ a year I know the XM will show a lot more info than ADS-b but for that cost it better. I have to believe Garmin would need to compete in this market but who knows.
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Old 11-19-2011, 01:09 PM
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If it were me, I think I might hold tight and see what comes down the pipeline from Garmin before I assumed anything on that front. What we do know is that Garmin has been serious about being competitive!

It's a bit early to be making assumptions on any of the equipment out there at the moment because the entire ADSB thing is still in it's infancy. It'll only grow and there can only be more options as time progresses. That's my 2 cents anyway.

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Old 12-26-2011, 02:16 PM
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I now pay for the medium service from XM at 745$ a year I know the XM will show a lot more info than ADS-b but for that cost it better.
I don't really think XM has much more to offer than FIS-B. Lightning and satellite images seem to be about all that is significant. Some of the icing and precip-type products may be useful to some but I have never tried them and don't fly in that type of weather. Also, XM works on the ground, which may or may not be a big plus (I don't need it - usually have good internet or cell coverage).

FIS-B has everything I ever use: NEXRAD, TAFs, METARS, TFR's, winds, Sigmets, Pireps.. All the stuff I ever use except satellite images. I'll gladly give that up satellite for $745/yr. Heck... I look outside for the visual images
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Old 12-27-2011, 08:57 AM
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I don't really think XM has much more to offer than FIS-B.
....except for those of us in the Midwest/Great plains that can't get ADSB yet (coming at some point though), XM is the only option that exists as it sits today. FIS-B on either coast does little good out here Midwest until they get all the stations online!

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Old 12-27-2011, 09:45 AM
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....except for those of us in the Midwest/Great plains that can't get ADSB yet (coming at some point though), XM is the only option that exists as it sits today. FIS-B on either coast does little good out here Midwest until they get all the stations online!

Cheers,
Stein
Same situation in our area, hopefully this year we will see some stations get up and running.. until then I'll keep paying the XM bill.
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