Garmin 295 questions

[kaz3g]

Hi

 

Thanks for previous assistance, everyone.

 

I have a Garmin 295 in my Auster.

 

Q1 Is there a way of updating the database for this older Garmin?

 

Q2 It comes with a serial port adapter for downloading flightplans from a computer. My laptop doesn't have a serial port but I have a serial-USb adaptor. Can I safely use the USB connection?

 

Many thanks in anticipation

 

kaz

 

 

[Guest Andys@coffs]

Hi Kaz

 

I have a 295 and updated it with Garmin data about 18months ago (Its not that important to me now that I dont fly around the periphery of class C airspace any more) Anyway the point is that if you pay the $ Garmin will allow you to update the data.

 

Regarding the serial port, My main machine has a serial port and I used that to update the database, however I also use ozexplorer on a laptop with a USB to serial port adapter and that works Ok. However Im told that some adapters will work OK and others wont. I believe the cheaper ones use TTL voltage outputs rather than true RS232 voltages...not something the average person can determine easily.

 

So sorry no clearcut yes, just a probably yes

 

Andy

 

 

[Guest Andys@coffs]

P.S the website for the updates is this one Garmin | Aviation Database and I note that the trusty 295 is still available as a supported unit

 

Andy

 

 

[kaz3g]

Thanks heaps, Andy

 

I really appreciate this help.

 

kaz