REFLECTOR: WAAS GNS480 GPS Nav Comm radio for sale

[Scott Baker via Reflector]

Note to All,
A fellow Velocity builder has agreed to buy the unit.  So let's please 
consider it "Sold".
Many Thanks,
Scott B.




On 9/10/2014 1:08 PM, Scott Baker via Reflector wrote:
> 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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