Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-17 Thread Al Borowski
On 14/03/2015, Matthew Scutter wrote: > The protocols in the current version (v5) and new version (v6) are > supposedly totally incompatible, so please update your FLARMs before next > flight or you won't be able to see pilots with the other version. I could have sworn, back when FLARM was being

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Update

2015-03-16 Thread Laurie Hoffman
net" Sent: Monday, 16 March 2015, 23:34 Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Update Hi,  Just attempted to updated my Swiss Flarm this weekend and turned it into an expensive paperweight.  Fortunately two well known members of WGC ( thanks again) pooled their combined knowledge and many h

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Update

2015-03-16 Thread Ron
than "Re: Contents of Aus-soaring digest..." >> > >> > >> > Today's Topics: >> > >> > 1. Re: FLARM update (Mike Borgelt) >> > 2. Easter Comp 2015 cancelled (Erich Wittstock) >> > 3. Re: Easter Comp 2015 cancelled (I

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Update

2015-03-16 Thread Chris Runeckles
han "Re: Contents of Aus-soaring digest..." > > > > > > Today's Topics: > > > > 1. Re: FLARM update (Mike Borgelt) > > 2. Easter Comp 2015 cancelled (Erich Wittstock) > > 3. Re: Easter Comp 2015 cancelled (Ian Downes) > > > > > > ---

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Update

2015-03-16 Thread Laurie Simpkins
2. Easter Comp 2015 cancelled (Erich Wittstock) >3. Re: Easter Comp 2015 cancelled (Ian Downes) > > > -------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:47:29 +1000 > From: Mike Borgelt > Subject:

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-15 Thread Mike Borgelt
As a standalone device a Flarm is merely an expensive GPS data source. Flarm is a *system* and requires other devices and compatibility between devices to function. The usefulness also degrades rapidly as the proportion of potential targets either is not equipped or the unit isn't working or

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-15 Thread Glenn McLean
Hi Tim, As you have reminded many in the past, - this is a Gliding Forum. Keep the politics and political comments out of it. Glenn On 14/03/2015 8:32 PM, Tim Shirley wrote: Hi all, Flarms are standalone devices. They won't stop working tomorrow, because there is nothing to stop them worki

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-15 Thread Luke O'Donnell
Switzerland), monitor this > > forum. Perhaps they might like to make comment? > > > > Gary > > > > > > > > From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net > > [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike > > Borgelt > > Sen

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-14 Thread terrycubley
: Saturday, 14 March 2015 7:41 PM > To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. > Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update > > > > At 05:54 PM 14/03/2015, you wrote: > > > > FYI: > FLARM has now published it's latest update - v6. > It

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-14 Thread Gary Stevenson
...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Saturday, 14 March 2015 7:41 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update At 05:54 PM 14/03/2015, you wrote: FYI: FLARM has now published it's latest update - v6. It's

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-14 Thread Gary Stevenson
, Gary From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Saturday, 14 March 2015 8:32 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update Hi all, Flarms are

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-14 Thread Matthew Scutter
On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 8:32 PM, Tim Shirley wrote: > > Flarms are standalone devices. They won't stop working tomorrow, because > there is nothing to stop them working. > No, but they will stop working on March 31st, if you're still running v5. And every subsequent year on subsequent versions.

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-14 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, Flarms are standalone devices. They won't stop working tomorrow, because there is nothing to stop them working. A Flarm on V5 will see a Flarm on V5 just the same for ever, so it is probably better for the upgrade at a club, or in an area where gliders often fly together, to be co-o

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-14 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 05:54 PM 14/03/2015, you wrote: FYI: FLARM has now published it's latest update - v6. It's available here:Â http://flarm.com/support/firmware-updates/ The protocols in the current version (v5) and new version (v6) are supposedly totally incompat

[Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-14 Thread Matthew Scutter
FYI: FLARM has now published it's latest update - v6. It's available here: http://flarm.com/support/firmware-updates/ The protocols in the current version (v5) and new version (v6) are supposedly totally incompatible, so please update your FLARMs before next flight or you won't be able to see pilo

Re: [Aus-soaring] -Flarm update

2008-08-24 Thread Robert Moore
Nigel, when may your FLARM's become IGC approved for minor flights. At 07:05 AM 19/08/2008, you wrote: Hi all, Version 4.04 is now available from the flarm website. Please check the update notes to see if you need to update, I recommend doing these updates anyway. Make sure you check that th

[Aus-soaring] -Flarm update

2008-08-18 Thread Nigel Andrews
Hi all, Version 4.04 is now available from the flarm website. Please check the update notes to see if you need to update, I recommend doing these updates anyway. Make sure you check that the area is manually set to Australia 921 instead of auto. Cheers Nigel * Nigel Andrew

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Update

2008-01-24 Thread nandrews
stralia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Update Ben/Nigel Have done as requested but there appears to be nothing specific on the site re registration as a Flarm owner, just to register for the shop. Is that the right place? Regards - Original Message - From: Ben Jone

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Update

2008-01-23 Thread Geoff Kidd
: Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:45 AM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Update This message is posted on behalf of Nigel From: nandrews [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 24 January 2008 6:38 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: -flarm update Hi all, This week has been

[Aus-soaring] Flarm Update

2008-01-23 Thread Ben Jones
This message is posted on behalf of Nigel From: nandrews [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 24 January 2008 6:38 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: -flarm update Hi all, This week has been quite busy with the visiting flarm people from Flarm Technology; they have been flying at Boo

[Aus-soaring] Flarm update V3.0.8

2007-04-30 Thread nandrews
Hi All, A non critical update is available which has fixed a bug in the OLC side, no need to update if you are not using it for the OLC but check that you have 3.0.7 installed as at a recent comp some still had 3.0.2! http://www.flarm.com/support/updates/index_en.html Use the update if