Garmin GPSmap 496 in Challenger

[soardtk]

Has anyone successfully used the Garmin GPSmap 496 w/ XM weather in a Challenger cockpit?

Thanks

 

[NW Flyer]

Not in a Challenger, but having used it in another turbine a/c I can remind you that the XM weather stops at the border... Nothing outside the continental 48. There may be another subscription for wider coverage, but I don't recall there being one two years ago when I used the 496.

 

[Seadogrun]

I've tried to use the GPS and XM recievers for our EFB's in our 600, but they can not see throught the electrically heated windsheild. I think that could be a problem for you too.

 

[soardtk]

We've been able to get reception of both GPS and XM on 2 out of 5 flights. We are using it on a CRJ200 (Challenger 850). Garmin didn't have any info of it being used in Challenger's so I thought I would ask here.

Thanks

 

[Nick5600]

Our D.O.M. has said they only will transmit with acrylic windows. Heated glass windows block the transmission.

 

[cjdriver]

I use mine in an Astra with no problems. Heated glass.

 

[400A]

Our D.O.M. has said they only will transmit with acrylic windows. Heated glass windows block the transmission.

My understanding id that the angle of the windshield had more to do with it than anything else. Ours worked fine in the 400A with heated glass, but there was plenty of room to move it to the front. I have also used it in an Excel with heated glass. I think the steep windshield causes the problem on the Challengers. Also, make sure the XM and GPS Antenna's are at least 6" apart and the wires are not strapped together.

 

[Corp Pilot]

Works great in Hawkers and Beech jets. We place ours along the side window that has the best Southern exposure.

 

[vballindaytona]

works perfect in lears 20 and 30 series

 

[SNAFU22]

The 496 works great with acrylic windows. We used it in the CJ1 and CE550 with no problems. Tried it in the CE750, couldn't even get a signal.

"Ram Mount" sells a glareshield bracket that works well with the 496. I miss using the 496.