@DocUSMCRetired What's the word on this "app" that transfers "profiles" from the Kestrel to the Garmin watch?
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Just waiting on all the right people to clear its release and then push the firmware that turns it on the public.
Does direction of fire matter in the solution? I'd think at semi short distances it wouldn't, but might come into play at longer ranges. I ask because mine originally was set at 0, then started tinkering with shit, and it was dynamic, now stuck on that azimuth. The manual with the watch is pretty vanilla, so I'm hoping someone has some guidance on ideal setup.
If you're in Quick Edit mode, hit Enter until DOF is highlighted. Point 12'oclock on the watch face at the target at hit the down button. That will use the direction you're pointing. If you use the up/down buttons to edit that value it will lock in at that value. Cycle through to DOF again and hit down to get back to dynamic.
I believe it will
It's not one of the listed devices:
Pairing Compatible Rangefinders to a Garmin Watch With Applied Ballistics | tactix® Delta - Solar Edition with Ballistics | Garmin Customer Support
Garmin Support Center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your Garmin products.
support.garmin.com Saw that but I'm wondering what makes it different than the 2400It's not one of the listed devices:
Pairing Compatible Rangefinders to a Garmin Watch With Applied Ballistics | tactix® Delta - Solar Edition with Ballistics | Garmin Customer Support
Garmin Support Center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your Garmin products.
The 2400 and 3000 BDX units have AB External mode.
It is in the pipeline for approval for public release.
ETA? I'm about to move over a ton of profiles, and I'd rather not do it manually if I can hold off another month or two.
I don't have an answer. I do know it all works and is just waiting approval from a number of departments in Garmin.
Just got my watch and in AB mode when I go to quick edit and toggle to dof it’s not letting me use the compass. If I push the up button or the down it just changes the heading. In my 701 I can point and hit the button and it sets the dof by the compass heading. What am I doing wrong?
Edit- Ok I shut the watch off and restarted and now it’s working. Not sure why but it’s all good now.
Edit- Ok I shut the watch off and restarted and now it’s working. Not sure why but it’s all good now.
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@DocUSMCRetired Forgive me if this has been answered already. I couldn't find it.
When the rechargeable battery takes a dump _ years from now, is it user replaceable? If not user replaceable, what kind of cost could we expect to pay Garmin for replacing it?
When the rechargeable battery takes a dump _ years from now, is it user replaceable? If not user replaceable, what kind of cost could we expect to pay Garmin for replacing it?
Just an FYI I used the Garmin Fenix series and forerunners before that tracking trail running, through scouting. Run the GPS in the watches until they've run flat in both hot and the winters in Wyoming, often recharging them with portable power. Antidotal as it might be I have never had a battery take a shit on me. Granted I've sold them off and upgraded them over time, but they are about the best smartwatch out. The New Garmin Tactix Delta Solar while a disappointment in the Bluetooth connectivity and the AB interface with some PLRFs, but is hands down longer running than the 5X.
If you have a 5X and are happy with the battery life no need to upgrade, there is even a ballistics program for it. If you don't have the PLRF that doesn't interface with the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar and want a new watch the 6x Solar should be looked at. I would not be worried about the battery.
Mine averages 10 days with all sensors running 24/7. Now I do get the benefit of solar recharges at 35000 feet
The batteries in Garmin wearables are not user replaceable. Here's a link to our knowledge base articles regarding batteries. It doesn't answer your question directly but there is a link to chat or call a support associate at the bottom and they can help with your question.
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Thank you for the response. I know it's not something that probably comes up all that often but recently, I came across several of my devices that are not terribly old (5-8 years old) that are now obsolete because they have rechargeable batteries that wont take a charge anymore and the cost and hassle to get the batteries replaced is not worth it.
Every rechargeable battery will come to the end of it's life eventually and it would be nice to know what the plan is 5-10 years down the road when these very expensive devices wont hold a charge anymore. I'll send an email over to customer support to see if I can get an answer.
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Got the answer...Only 1 year warranty on the battery and $180 to replace it.
"If there is a battery issue within the first year, the exchange of the device would be covered under warranty. After that the non-warranty fee will be $180 USD. This is a new device so I forsee us being able to support and exchange it if needed for many years."
"If there is a battery issue within the first year, the exchange of the device would be covered under warranty. After that the non-warranty fee will be $180 USD. This is a new device so I forsee us being able to support and exchange it if needed for many years."
Isn't that the answer
If 8 years from now you need a battery replacement
$180
Done !
By then we'll all be running our stuff off our body's natural electric charge LOL
If 8 years from now you need a battery replacement
$180
Done !
By then we'll all be running our stuff off our body's natural electric charge LOL
Any electronic device that is 5 or more years old is obsolete, no matter if the battery still works.
Like most consumer goods made today, they are meant to be disposed of and replaced.
Like most consumer goods made today, they are meant to be disposed of and replaced.
Yes, exactly the point I was trying to make with being a past owner of so many great Garmin devices. Same point as @lowlight was making
Dude he’s said repeatedly it’s in the final approval stages.
What version of software is on your watch? It should be 15.20.
Sorry for the typo above, that should have been 15.20.
Have you figured out if you can pull already built profiles from the watch to the app? Or, is it one way only?
Ya, that's how the Garmin install works. you have to unplug to get it to load the new maps and firmware. Then the first time you press the start-stop button it should display the new firmware version.
Holy smokes, this is a great addition to the watch!
Once multiple profiles are loaded, go to quick edit vis the start/stop button, scroll down to profiles, click on profiles, find the profile and click it again to load the profile.
Unable to find ab synapse in connect iq. Tried from my laptop and phone. Confirmed I have 15.2 update. What am I missing?
OK, thank you.
Why isn't the app available in Germany?
I can find it via Google search in the app store but the store tells me it's not available in my country...
I can find it via Google search in the app store but the store tells me it's not available in my country...
It should be. What device are you on?
I use a Galaxy Note 10+ (Android 11 up to date)
When I search directly in the play store, I'm not able to find the AB Synapse App. Maybe it is not approved for the german market and/or not listed?
The Applied Balistics App or Garmin Explore are listed and ready for installation.
When I search directly in the play store, I'm not able to find the AB Synapse App. Maybe it is not approved for the german market and/or not listed?
The Applied Balistics App or Garmin Explore are listed and ready for installation.
Had a little time over the last 3 or 4 days to really work with the Garmin w AB and the Terrapin X. (Currently using a Geo Ballistics weather meter as I sold my Older Kestrel). Initially I had issues connecting Terrapin X to phone app. Once I thought I had that figured out I worked with the targets on the Tactix with AB. Had a little hesitation on connection there as well, but it has seemed to get quicker. I think one of the things that helps is bumping on the Terrapin X and letting it simply be on for a few minutes. Same goes with the G Delta.
Hit the range, input wind, direction and temp into Delta with AB, ranged 6 targets with Terrapin X and Delta and went to work. Pretty darn cool.
I've got 6 rifles set up in the Delta with AB. It takes a little bit to get used to moving around quickly but with a little bit of time, and just playing around I've become quite fond of it.
The Garmin Delta with AB. I haven't wore a watch for 20 years. I have really become fond of a watch again. Since last August I've only taken it off to charge it. I use it multiple times daily. (Alarms, Timers, etc with my work so much better than using my phone)
Cannot wait for what comes next.
PS, I did by the Tempe and have it on my range pack.
Hit the range, input wind, direction and temp into Delta with AB, ranged 6 targets with Terrapin X and Delta and went to work. Pretty darn cool.
I've got 6 rifles set up in the Delta with AB. It takes a little bit to get used to moving around quickly but with a little bit of time, and just playing around I've become quite fond of it.
The Garmin Delta with AB. I haven't wore a watch for 20 years. I have really become fond of a watch again. Since last August I've only taken it off to charge it. I use it multiple times daily. (Alarms, Timers, etc with my work so much better than using my phone)
Cannot wait for what comes next.
PS, I did by the Tempe and have it on my range pack.
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Same here. I hadn’t worn a watch since my military days. I only take mine off to charge or if I know I’m going to be getting really dirty like working in the yard and stuff.
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