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Apollo GPS data updates


Marek7

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Greetings,

I was trying to update my Apollo GX 50 GPS using Jeppsesen Data Manager.  The system uses a card similar to a pcmcia.  I was using a dongle that converted the card to usb 2.0.  However every time I tried the JDM it would not recognize it.  Windows was asking to format the card but was unable to complete formatting in any file format.  Windows also read the 2mb card as 64mb. Jeppsesen no longer supports the Apollo and the call center wasn't too helpful. 

 

Anyone still running an apollo have any advice  Or maybe have a dongle they're willing to sell for me to try out? 

 

Cheers! 

 

Marek

 

 

 

 

 

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I have a GX50 and I use the same 4GB PCMCIA cards with a skybound ( I have 2 cards ) and cycle them with each update, that way if there is a failure of the card at least I have the previous data. No issues on the Jepp site very simple to use. The skybound might be a bit difficult to locate just cause they are old not that they are rare. 4GB cards are easy to locate  (flea bay has them ) 

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I need a skybound g2 reader as well. By the way, how much are updates for the Apollo?  Since I don't fly all that much, can I get an occasional update as needed instead of paying for a full year?
Phil


One time update is like $170.


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