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Old 01-16-2017, 11:30 AM
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The problem with Navworx is their company is based around the ADS-B bubble. Once 2020 actually hits and the last guy to install a retrofit box does it, what is their business strategy? They have no other products and will not be in business long enough to provide support when you need it.

At least the other companies (at the higher price point) will be providing support 10 years down the road. Cheaper is NOT always better. I'm putting in FreeFlight's box, but any of the others, Dynon, Avidyne, Garmin, L3 would be a better option in my view. I've flown about 100hrs behind a Navworx box, doesn't seem to be an inferior product really, just no reasonable support, and no expectation that they will be in business after 5 years.
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Old 01-16-2017, 12:26 PM
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I bought an original VM1000 used for 800 dollars 15 years ago. I used it without issue until last spring when it went tango uniform. Totally unsupported by JPI since I wasn't going to upgrade. I feel like I got my money's worth. If Navworx is gone in 5 years, I'll wager that the electronics will be fine for long after that. The difference here is that someone might change the rules and require a firmware upgrade that I won't be able to get. At far less than half the price of the next cheapest competitor, I'll take that risk. Ymmv
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Old 01-16-2017, 12:35 PM
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At far less than half the price of the next cheapest competitor, I'll take that risk. Ymmv
Not sure that's still applicable. I just did a trig solution for $2200 after the rebate (even less if I can sell my old transponder). I already had a Stratux for in. If you look, you'll see a recent post discussing a new alternative from one of the providers focused on the drone market. The AOPA press release on this offering indicated a price of $1400, I believe, for a complete in/out UAT solution. It even interfaces with non-rs232 transponders wirelessly. It is just coming on the market. I predicted that we would see cheaper options due to the drone market and this should continue. I fly mostly in the dense ORD airspace and REALLY wanted a better traffic picture now and decided it was worth an extra $1000 for me.

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Old 01-16-2017, 12:57 PM
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The TSO has been temporarily suspended, it has not been revoked. Once a few things get ironed out, the TSO can easily be reinstated.

I don't know about refunds, but if you did not receive merchandise that you ordered, you can just dispute the charge with your credit card company.

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Sent an email about 3 weeks ago asking for refund or ship what was ordered as is. Have not received a response to email or refund or shipment.

In beginning when they were still communicating with people like myself, they offered to refund but hoped we would be patient while matter was resolved. I said forget refund, I will wait for product. Received a nice private thank you from a lady, might still have her name if I can find it. She probably was just doing what she was told to do.

Am disappointed the owner has gone to deep cover on this matter.
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Old 01-16-2017, 12:59 PM
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Apples and oranges. The Navworx has a built in position source, in and out ADSB, and hardware for 1090mhz that might get activated someday. All in one box with a nine pin connector.

I bought all of that for $1000. The price of a new position source alone costs twice that amount. No one has a COMPLETE system for twice the price. And i really don't like using a mode s solution anyway.
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Old 01-16-2017, 01:36 PM
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Apples and oranges. The Navworx has a built in position source, in and out ADSB, and hardware for 1090mhz that might get activated someday. All in one box with a nine pin connector.

I bought all of that for $1000. The price of a new position source alone costs twice that amount. No one has a COMPLETE system for twice the price. And i really don't like using a mode s solution anyway.
From the AOPA press release:

The company’s Echo ATU-20 transmits ADS-B Out on 978 MHz as a universal access transceiver, and receives ADS-B transmissions on both the 978UAT and 1090ES frequencies. It includes an integrated WAAS GPS and altitude encoder, and wirelessly interrogates the aircraft’s existing transponder. Wi-Fi data is compatible with popular apps including ForeFlight, WingX, and FlyQ, the company said; the unit weighs 75 grams and costs $1,300.

What is missing from this that the Navworx has? Also, the navworks is not available today for $1000. It is $1400 and much closer to $2000 once you add in a the transponder interface and misc bits.

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Old 01-16-2017, 01:43 PM
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Apples and oranges. The Navworx has a built in position source, in and out ADSB, and hardware for 1090mhz that might get activated someday. All in one box with a nine pin connector.

I bought all of that for $1000. The price of a new position source alone costs twice that amount. No one has a COMPLETE system for twice the price. And i really don't like using a mode s solution anyway.
Yes, it is apples and oranges. But the way most people think is, "What will it cost me today?" If I bought a IFR TSO'd GPS because I fly ifr, should I re-count its cost if I now add ADSB-out? Should I count the cost of the transponder antenna that I already had? And it's probably not fair to count the income you got from selling a now-redundant piece of equipment that you bought in the past - but that is how people think. It's money out of pocket today that matters. So by that standard my ADSB-out cost $1200, net, out of pocket. Another $500 got me ADSB-in. (Notice you play this game too. You don't count the cost of the required mode C transponder that you already owned.) So everyone has to choose what's right for them. You don't like mode S; but I have dreams of flying in the flight levels (just so I can say I did it), maybe visiting Mexico or the Caribbean (who knows the future rules, but UAT there is unlikely).
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Old 01-21-2017, 06:57 PM
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Larry.... I saw that product too.
http://www.uavionix.com/products/echo-atu-20/

Looks pretty good.... but I have no idea what GPS chipset they use and we could have the same issue with this product that we have with navworx.

I'm to the point now where I don't believe what any of the manufactures are claiming... including the big ones.

The FAA needs a website where we can easily understand if a company is selling an approved product, grouped by model number.
Hopefully the FAA will get organized so the consumer can buy with confidence and move forward.
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Old 01-21-2017, 09:28 PM
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I believe this is a navworx issue not an faa issue. The FAA doesn't seem to be bothering anyone else. I have no details, but i believe navworx pulled a fast one on the faa and got caught. I am waiting on the GRT GPS position source. Due to the Navworx fiasco, they called the FAA to make sure what they were doing would be blessed. They got a green light and will be shipping soon.
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Old 01-22-2017, 12:28 AM
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Larry....

The FAA needs a website where we can easily understand if a company is selling an approved product, grouped by model number.
Hopefully the FAA will get organized so the consumer can buy with confidence and move forward.
Well, you can look at the FAA's web site for the $500 rebate. There there is a list of boxes approved for the rebate. Not all-inclusive (non TSO boxes were excluded) but if your box is there then you should be okay.
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