NAV Database renewal time

[skykrawler]

I've been using Jeppesen for navigation databases for a number of years going back to my old GPSMAP 195.   Of course Garmin now sells navigation databases (at a better value) and I'm trying to figure out if FlyGarmin application can download navigation data to the 430W card using the JDM device, or whether I need to buy the Garmin device.   I read conflicting information.

Does anybody know?

[toto]

Just now, skykrawler said:

I've been using Jeppesen for navigation databases for a number of years going back to my old GPSMAP 195.   Of course Garmin now sells navigation databases (at a better value) and I'm trying to figure out if FlyGarmin application can download navigation data to the 430W card using the JDM device, or whether I need to buy the Garmin device.   I read conflicting information.

Does anybody know?

Unfortunately you need to buy the Garmin writer. I was in the same boat, but I figured going from $450/year to $299/year meant that I paid for the new writer in the first year. 

You *can* continue using the Jeppesen cards. 

[skykrawler]

Thanks, seems like a definitive answer.  I've been buying just the eastern half from Jepp - furthest west I have been is KOSH.   But I have plans....

In the overall scheme of things, the difference in price is a pittance, but it will buy beer or whisky.