Garmin GTN 6xx/7xx 3.0 Upgrade Released

CharlieWaffles · #1 12-21-2012, 10:04 PM

Just received this in the email. There was no attachment unfortunately. I have a call into my dealer for more details.

Quote:

Please see attached file for information on the ASDN for Service Bulletin SA 1236 GTN 6XX/7XX Software Upgrade Software Version 3.00, COM Software Version 2.10, NAV Software Version 6.02, NAV FPGA Version 1.1, WAAS Software Version 5.0, and GMA 35 Software Version 2.20.

The attachment can also be viewed at https://dealers.garmin.com/drc/index.jspx

If you have any questions please contact Garmin Aviation Product Support at 1-800-800-1020.

Thank you,
Garmin International

Gash · #2 12-21-2012, 11:02 PM

It's going to have to be a really marvelous upgrade to convince me to rip my GTN 650 out of the panel and send it back to Garmin for an upgrade. It's stuff like this that makes me really glad I have the Dynon Skyview. Dynon knows how to be user friendly.

Radomir · #3 12-21-2012, 11:06 PM

You dont need to send it to Garmin for this update... Any dealer should be able to perform this...

BobTurner · #4 12-21-2012, 11:38 PM

The real question is whether or not this will be covered under warrantee, or if Garmin will make you pay.

rleffler · #5 12-22-2012, 03:48 AM

If anyone gets a list of improvements and/or bugs that this update resolves, please post or forward the link.

Thanks,

Bob

Brantel · #6 12-22-2012, 05:54 AM

This most likely is the anticipated release that will make the GTN units comply with the AC 20-165 appendix 2 requirements for a precision position source for ADS-B out....

Bet there are a few bug fixes and other stuff as well.

Can't wait to see the list.

Brantel · #7 12-22-2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BobTurner

The real question is whether or not this will be covered under warrantee, or if Garmin will make you pay.

Normal firmware updates are typically free at Garmin. Major upgrades like going from a 430 to a 430w are not. Certain required mods are not if they require surgery and the unit is not in warranty. 99% sure this is a software only update.

Dealers sometimes do it for free and some of them charge for it.

Typically the end user pays shipping.

Brantel · #8 12-22-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Juvat

It's going to have to be a really marvelous upgrade to convince me to rip my GTN 650 out of the panel and send it back to Garmin for an upgrade. It's stuff like this that makes me really glad I have the Dynon Skyview. Dynon knows how to be user friendly.

Since when has Dynon ever produced a precision approach certified GPS/NAV/COM? For that matter, when has Dynon ever produced any TSO'd device? (relabeling a Trig xponder does not count)

Your comparing apples to oranges....

ColoRv · #9 12-22-2012, 06:22 AM

It seems more like comparing Apples to butterflies.

Even a comparison of the G3X to the skyview is beyond apples to oranges.

With that said, it is irritating that Garmin allows us to build our own aircraft, including the GTN wiring and antennas but the software upgrade is beyond our competence in their eyes.

WenEng · #10 12-22-2012, 06:45 AM

I wonder the same as other posters. Shipping my GTN750 back to Garmin and getting it returned will be cost about $150 or more with insurance. Don't know yet what a local Garmin dealer wants for doing the software update, but my guess is its not free. We'll see. There is debate on another thread about why Garmin won't currently allow owners to perform the software updates.
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