Originally Posted by
BoeingBoy
Is this applicable to the older sets that have not been upgraded to WAAS status? My 430 stores my local 8.33khz frequencies to the best of my knowledge (although your post will make me check next time out) and I've not seen the issue mentioned before.
According to telephone support, it is all old boxes and it is not a principal problem, but Garmin simply refusing to upgrade the software according to the supports answer. Try to put a FPL in a late AIRAC cycle and choose an airfield you'll see 'frequencies not available'. Garmin told these boxes are unable to store 8k33.
I only update the 430 once a year, due to VFR only in this aircraft and was absolutely surprised, especially since Jeppesen selling the update confirmed to deliver all data.
The way customer service has been trained to answer will be a significant part of later decisions when repairs occur - I'll most probably will no longer consider staying Garmin, lucky we have choices.