#garmin66i

[bushcraftvanlife]

#Garmin66i cradle only powers the unit. Does not support data. Useless for APRS is you can't get the #Bluetooth to work right. Rather shortsighted of #Garmin to create this cradle without data connection. (at Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District) https://www.instagram.com/p/B60UZEfF-de/?igshid=1obel8zcr9mb

[bushcraftvanlife]

Does anyone know if the #poweredmount for the #Garmin66i will pass serial data via it's USB cable? I am looking to hardwire it to my #KenwoodTHD74 for #APRS and #APRSAT #AMSAT https://www.instagram.com/p/B6PS7-0lxnL/?igshid=131hmpkydamtj

[bushcraftvanlife]

The user interface in the #Garmin66i #GPSMAP66i is useable and intuitive. Have the Bluetooth link to the phone make for a seamless transition in the field. My Pixel3L is only a wifi phone with no carrier service. I dropped GoogleFi and took the Garmin Expedition plan and saved money. Worldwide coverage for less money an still have voice/text capabilities indoors via WiFi. (at Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qv1QTlPOs/?igshid=1ou2sw85oylhj

[bushcraftvanlife]

Doing some lunch time trip planning. #Garmin66i #GPSMAP66i and a simple #Windows10 #hpstream #laptop #GypsyT #Travato #APRS #APRSAT #KB5FSG (at Small Craft Expedition Group) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qI8MgFGI1/?igshid=9apdrdv2pkxi

[bushcraftvanlife]

#Garmin66i setup and tested. IOverlander database downloaded. Ready for our next trip. It is surprising that it takes less than a minute for the text message to leave the Garmin66i, traverse the #iridium #satellite system and be routed to my wifi phone. Data moving at the speed of light- almost :-) This plus VHF/UHF/HF APRS gives #GypsyT a complete communication system for little expense ;-) (at Small Craft Expedition Group) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Ilc-oFuMB/?igshid=195kixutwjwv4