REFLECTOR: WAAS GNS480 GPS Nav Comm radio for sale

[Scott Baker via Reflector]

Years ago, when UPS Aviation Technologies was in its heyday - there came 
an awesome GPS-Navigator-Comm unit called the CNX80.  I believe it was 
one of the first WAAS certified GPS units available.
It turned out to be a great radio.  So great in fact, that Garmin 
purchased the UPS Aviation Technologies company - and integrated the 
CNX80 into it product line using the name GNS480.  The CNX80 and GNS480 
units are one in the same.
The Garmin GNS480 was a stopgap unit - there to satisfy a market need - 
while the company developed WAAS integration into its popular GNS430 
unit.  When the GNS430W ('W' standing for WAAS) was borne, the GNS480 
was retired.
"Retired" does not mean unsupported.  GarminAT continues to provide full 
support for CNX80/GNS480 units.

The GNS480 has developed what might be 'cult following'.  Some say it 
remains the best WAAS navigator in the GA sector.  I myself have a 
GNS480 in my aircraft, and I sincerely love it.  It's a great unit that 
performs wonderfully.  Flight plan programming is one of its best 
features - as it includes airways in the flight planning database.  The 
GNS480 supports remote transponder operations with Garmin transponders 
(and also the Garmin SL70/70R transponder). When tied into a Mode-S 
transponder such as the Garmin GTX-330, the GNS480 displays TIS (Traffic 
Information System) traffic display and alerts.  The unit also displays 
terrain warnings.  It really is a nice box.

To those who are shopping for a WAAS GPS Navigator/Comm radio, I have 
come across a fully functioning, used GNS480 that is for sale. The radio 
was removed last week from a Piper Malibu that is undergoing a panel 
renovation.
I am offering it to the Velocity community before advertising it on 
eBay.  The Velocity community price is $3,975 and includes the GNS480 
unit, tray, wiring plugs, and WAAS GPS antenna.  The unit is in working 
condition, with no known problems regarding operation. The unit has the 
usual wear and tear on the outside.  The inner knob has a rubber cap 
that is torn - which is exposing the inner knob. The knob itself works 
as it should, it is just the rubber cap that is messed up.



First come, first serve.  You will not be disappointed.  The price of 
this WAAS GNS480 is about half what a used GNS430W is selling.
GNS480 P/N430-6100-800-002
S/N 25700753

If interest, please call Scott Baker at 772-713-6140 or Email 
Scottb33333 at gmail.com.

Thanks,
Scott
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