Lowrance 600C
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Lowrance 600C
I am thinking of getting one, to use purely as an aid and nothing more. As I know absolutely nothing about GPS does have any experience of this particular product and would they recommend it.
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If getting a GPS for flying, get the one with the biggest colour map which you can afford.
No need to be shy and say it is for use as an aid
It's like somebody walking into an introduction agency saying he's checking it out "for a friend"
No need to be shy and say it is for use as an aid
It's like somebody walking into an introduction agency saying he's checking it out "for a friend"
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I had a play with a colour Lowrance this week (I have no idea of the model no.) and I have to say I was impressed. For the money, the screen was big, the data entry was easy and navigating around the functions was very easy.
I liked it alot, but I still prefer the Garmin 296, but I use Garmin stuff all the time so I'm probably biased.
I liked it alot, but I still prefer the Garmin 296, but I use Garmin stuff all the time so I'm probably biased.
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It is a great little unit but if you have a bright cockpit the screen leaves a little to be desired. Functionality cant be faulted though. If you are a 'Garmin man' then you probably wont take the risk but if you want to save a couple of hundred quid on the garmin range take a look.
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I replaced a Garmin 96C with one just over a month ago.
My main issues with the unit are:
There is no MATZ information. (Apparently Lowrance are looking into this.)
And the base map hasn’t got much information (again, according to Delahays & Lowrance there will be a ‘FreedomMap + Terrain MMC available in the autum). Freedom maps have street level detail – a bit like the automotive software for Garmin units.
Also I've found the quality of Delehays superb.
Rans.
www.FlightForLife.co.uk
My main issues with the unit are:
There is no MATZ information. (Apparently Lowrance are looking into this.)
And the base map hasn’t got much information (again, according to Delahays & Lowrance there will be a ‘FreedomMap + Terrain MMC available in the autum). Freedom maps have street level detail – a bit like the automotive software for Garmin units.
Also I've found the quality of Delehays superb.
Rans.
www.FlightForLife.co.uk
