Garmin Update

Some nice additions with this latest update.

Example for 741xs

Changes made from version 3.80 to 4.00:
Support for 2015 products including GHP Reactor autopilot and new GMR xHD2 series radars.
Added auto guidance features that allow for inserting via points, reviewing hazards, and displaying optimal speed to arrive at a desired point.
Added support for bird mode and echo trails with new GMR xHD radomes and xHD2 open array radars.
Added DownVü split zoom sonar page.
Added SideVü split zoom sonar page.
Added support for importing waypoints, routes, and tracks from GPX files.
Added support for synchronizing the startup wizard.
Various other performance improvements and bug fixes.


http://www8.garmin.com/support/note.jsp?id=4763

Greg
 
A set of fixes this time to level off all the additions added in the last update :)

Example list for the 741xs

◦Fixed issues with displaying harbor/offshore modes with multiple MFDs using xHD radar.
◦Fixed issues with transducer detection.
◦Fixed potential combo corruption when updating software from 3.60, 3.70, or 3.80 to 4.00.
◦Fixed an issue when using a GND10 with a GWind wireless sensor.
◦Various other performance improvements and bug fixes.


Chartplotters link:

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=4763

MFD link:

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=4749

Greg
 
Thanks for the update info, I really need to update my 241xs. Have never installed any updates sense installing the unit early last season, need to geterdone!!
 
Another round of updates:

740s changes.....
◦Improved support for Reactor autopilot.
◦Various bug fixes and improvements.

741xs changes.....
◦Improved Sonar performance with multiple sources.
◦Improved Bottom tracking while in bottom lock mode.
◦Added Fusion 750 Sirius/XM Support.
◦Added Automatic Saved Track Colors by Day of the Week.
◦Prevent scroll rate from slowing down too much during depth searching.



For older models use this link and click on your model to see actual update notes.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=8745

For newer models use this link and click on your model to see actual update notes.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=8743

Greg
 
Lots of new features and additions on this one for newer units only.

Example for 741xs

◦Added ability to adjust forward and down ranges independently on LiveVu Forward.
◦Added support for BlueChart g2 HD and BlueChart g2 Vision HD 1 ft. contours.
◦Added ability to create high definition maps through Quickdraw support.
◦Improved Auto Guidance routing with LakeVu HD Ultra, BlueChart g2 HD, or BlueChart g2 Vision HD in areas with unknown depths.
◦Added ability to shade up to 10 depth ranges using various colors on supported cartography.
◦Added ability to display bearing scale on radar range rings.
◦Improved waypoint presentation, reduced symbol size, and added new fishing symbols.
◦Added angle markers for heading line and allow shorter heading line distances.
◦Added ability to create boundary lines, areas, or circles and set alarms.
◦Added bottom search limit setting to allow quicker bottom re-acquisition.
◦Other improvements and bug fixes.


Link to update for newer units

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=8743

Greg
 
Some additions and fixes. We have noticed a jumpy nature to the map screen related to heading orientation and refresh since the last update. It looks like this should clear it up.
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Greg, interesting comments. Last month I ended up sending my GPSMAP 841 back into Garmin for replacement under warranty. Sometime it seems after the last update, my unit started having some serious issues with it's map screen jittering terribly. To the point of a couple of times I had serious map shift, usually after a 180 degree turn. When I turned on my NMEA 2000 system, throwing the autopilots brains and compass into the mix, the screen would straighten right out. Turn it off, and get a msg lost heading sensor, and back to jittering. The replacement unit did not have that issue, and Garmin told me that it was likely the units internal compass that failed (on the unit I sent in.) However, I noticed that occasionally the unit they sent me still ever so slightly jittered a bit. I'll get the new update in it and it'll be interesting to see if that minor jitter goes away. Colby
 
As noted by another C-Brat, they do indeed have another round ready for many units.

Here is a example set of changes to our 741xs

Changes made from version 6.30 to 6.40:
◦Added Fusion support for DAB, Android Audio, and Firmware Updates.
◦Added support for NMEA 2000 device names.
◦Increased the max depth for the depth range shading to 9999.9 feet.
◦Quickdraw recording improvements.
◦Fixed an issue with the GT23 transducer where the frequency would revert to a discrete frequency after CHIRP was selected.
◦Fixed support for filling up all tanks at once.
◦Fixed support for engaging the autopilot when multiple units are networked together.
◦Fixed the Back button when trying to exit a full screen sonar page from a combination page.
◦Other Improvements and bug fixes.


GPSMAP Series with SD Card
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=8743

echoMAP with SD Card
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=4749

Legacy GPSMAP with SD Card
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=8745

Greg
 
If you have a Reactor Autopilot, it will be worth checking for recent updates.

Change History
Changes made from version 2016.1020 to 2017.0309:
GHC 20: 4.20
GHP Reactor Hydraulic Autopilot: 4.70
GHP Reactor Hydraulic with SmartPump: 4.70
GHP Reactor Mechanical/Retrofit/Solenoid: 4.70
GHP Reactor Steer-by-wire for Viking VIPER: 4.70
GHP Reactor Steer-by-wire for Volvo-Penta: 4.70
GHP Reactor Steer-by-wire for Yamaha Helm Master: 4.70
GHP Reactor Steer-by-wire Standard: 4.70
GHP Compact Reactor: 4.70
Volvo OEM Autopilot Reactor CCU: 4.70

Greg
 
With release of a few new models recently, there are changes taking place to maintain feature support plus some bug fixes and other non-specific tweaks.

Example for a 741xs
Changes made from version 6.50 to 6.60:
Added support for 2017 built-in US mapping.
Added the Navaid Labels toggle.
Added magnetic variance updates.
Other performance improvements and bug fixes.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=8743
 
Jeff Siegel sent his last "Active Captain newsletter" today. In it was announced that there was going to be a new Garmin / Active Captain App. It implied that there was going to be a whole new series of Garmin Chart plotters which were going to be interactive with the app, and that the Active Captain information would be on these chart plotters. There was no information if older chart plotters would be supported. (Which is a disappointment.)
The free all-in-one ActiveCaptain™ mobile app allows you to manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere. It creates a simple yet powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and your compatible Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the boating community.
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You have to have a Garmin Account, and that will work across all of the Garmin platforms--including hand held, car, RV, Air and marine plotters--as I understand it.

All-in-one App for the Ultimate Connected Boating Experience
OneChart™ lets you access and update all your charts and maps from your mobile device and purchase new ones to use on your chartplotter
Get smart notifications, such as calls and texts, on your chartplotter display when paired with the app
Connect to fellow boaters in the ActiveCaptain Community for up-to-date feedback on marinas and other points of interest
Make, save and transfer routes and waypoints between the app and chartplotter — with zero button presses¹
Easily upload and download the latest Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours content from the community — with zero button presses
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Looking at the comparable platforms--it appears that my one year old, several thousands of dollars of chart plotters etc--do not support these apps.(1041xs and 741xs--and associated Chirp/downscan, Radar etc) But the above links by Greg, are for the comparable devices.

It will be very interesting to follow the twists and turns--including the Navionics buy and see what else transpires.There is mention of crowd sourcing depths in Garmin charts. I had just updated my Garmin Blue Chart Mobile a couple of days ago when I bought a new "i pad pro"--and the app update still works tonight.

There are also some changes on the "Active Captain" web site. A new "flash map" apparently is either available or in the works--I don't see it on my MAC.
The old 'Live map" works, but seemed to be a little slower...may just be a quirk.
 
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