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Software Update Announcements for HX

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Software updates for Horizon HX will be announced here when they become available. To receive email notification of software updates for your HX system, subscribe to this thread by clicking the "Subscribe to topic" link at the bottom of this page. (Note that the Subscribe Topic link only appears when you are signed in to the forum.) Please place any comments on software updates in a new thread; this one is locked to avoid unintentional "spamming" to fellow subscribers. Unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this page.
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Re: Software Update Announcements for HX

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HX version 5d 2013-05-15 includes video driver updates and configurable engine strip bar graphs.

Changes:
Fix automatic EXECUTE when an old DEMO restarts playing
Add SHOW TRAFFIC menu selection to select traffic input to display
Fix line width on ADS-B no-data radar boxes
Add bar graph for Fuel Remaining from Fuel Flow
Make bar graphs in the bottom engine strip configurable
Update video drivers to work with the Hauppauge USB-Live2
Fix menu not changing when switching video functions
Add a timeout to the RNG function on the left knob on MAP pages
Improve handling of multiple USB serial inputs
Add support for the Dual XGPS170 ADS-B Receiver
Apply Mode S address filtering to all address types
Improve movement of the heading tape for small changes in heading
Fix the widths of the airspeed and altimeter tapes on the MAP pages
Fix full screen MAP airspeed and altimeter tapes being reconstructed on every update
Add screenshot capture functions
Note that Bluetooth is not included in this mainstream software version, so if you want to continue using Bluetooth, you'll need to install the Beta version below.

HX beta version 5d+bluetooth includes all the 5d updates plus the Go Direct function (the same as the Direct-To function on the Android app). It also includes support for the remote PFD page we had at the show, which hasn't been released in the app yet.

Changes:
Add support for the GRT Remote PFD page (not added to App yet)
Add Go Direct function to go directly to a waypoint and then resume the sequence

HX Software Update Download Page: http://grtavionics.com/horizonhxsw.html
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HX Bluetooth Beta link

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This morning when I updated the HX software page, I forgot to update the link for the Bluetooth Beta version 5d. If you tried downloading it, the file you ended up with was the old Version 5c. It's now correct, and I am sorry for any convenience this may have caused! (When you reload the Software page in your web browser, be sure to refresh it so it updates the link.)
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New Navigation Database 6-27-2013

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The newest U.S. navigation database is now available for download at http://grtavionics.com/navdb.html. The effective date is June 27, 2013 and it's valid for 56 days.
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New Nav Database Available

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The newest U.S. navigation database is now available for download at http://grtavionics.com/navdb.htmlThe effective date is August 22, 2013 and it's valid for 56 days. (Jeff actually posted it last week. I was sick last week, so this notice is a little tardy.)

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New Nav Database Available- 10-17-13

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Hi GRT pilots... Just a reminder that Jeff updated the Nav database last week, valid date 10/17/2013.

Please let me know if you receive multiples of this message. Last time I sent an update, the forum went crazy and sent out many copies to several thread subscribers. I think it's fixed, but if it does so again, I apologize.

Thanks!
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New nav database- 2/6/14

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Hi All-- Jeff posted the newest nav database update last night. It's available here: http://grtavionics.com/navdb.html

We'll be releasing a new software update for HX soon. I know it's been a while, but this one is pretty nice! Stay tuned...
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Re: Software Update Announcements for HX

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3/20/2014- Introducing software version 6a for HX-- Featuring support for VFR and IFR geo-referenced charts from Seattle Avionics. Other features include improved continuous data recording for the "black box" feature, support for 12 cylinder engines, and remote radio tuning via the GRT Remote for Android app. We've also added support for controlling a remote Trig TT22 transponder. AND, for our international customers (or any customers using the Jepp nav database), you can now share one Jeppesen nav database subscription among all GRT screens on board the aircraft. All the features & updates are listed on the HX software page: [urlhttp://grtavionics.com/horizonhxsw.html][/url]

See you at Sun 'n Fun!

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New software: Enroute HITS, ADS-B TFRs and more!

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Hi All,

We've just published the latest software for the HX, which includes the long-awaited TFRs for ADS-B, Enroute Highway-In-The-Sky and N-numbers for ADS-B targets. There are a lot of small updates with this new software. Please read the release notes carefully and note that some things might look different on your screen. One example is the "GOTO" button on the flight plan now has the Direct-To symbol to make it standardized. Small things like this can trip you up if you are busy in flight, so as always, test it thoroughly in VFR conditions first.

A Note about Charts, Bugs and IMC...
Seattle Avionics has just released new ChartData as part of their GRT subscription package. If you are flying with a new chart update and the new HX software, please make sure everything works in VFR conditions before venturing into IMC. This is ALWAYS a good idea, but the combination of two major updates from two different sources in your system creates an extra risk for programming bugs. Pay particular attention if you're flying around the Caribbean and southern Canada, where new charts have been added to the SA package in areas where the stock GRT database is lacking information. If you encounter anything unusual with your software, please let us know ASAP.

Here's the link to the HX software page: http://grtavionics.com/horizonhxsw.html

Enjoy!
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