Garmin 296 Battery

[OzGyro]

Hi All

I received a Garmin 296 with the gyro I just purchased. When I went to charge the unit it came up with the message Battery Missing. From what I have googled it seems this means the battery needs replacing. Question is where in JoBurg can I get a replacement battery ASAP??

Cheers
Darren

[Mogas]

I recall a thread on either Microlighters or Avcom about just that, a search should pick it up.
There was an easy fix if I remember right.
Good luck!

[BONZAI BELL]

Hi Darren
Give Danie a call. I got a new battery for my 296 from him.
His cell.0832290275

I hope he can help you

Cheers

Swannie

[Low Level]

Howzit Darren

Flying your new baby yet ??

[OzGyro]

Hi All

Mogas - yes I probably should of thought of the search idea, hmmm some days Im not real smart.

Swannie, thanks for the number, who's Danie working for?

Leon - Yep finished off my coversion last weekend, got the new ATF and change of ownership papers just today. Will be in there air on Sunday, will make a plan to head over Rhino/Kitty Hawk way in the next few weeks.

Cheers
Darren

[BONZAI BELL]

Darren
I think Danie is self employed , and this is his line of business. i could be wrong, but give him a call

[weedy]

Hi Darren,

This is what to do http://forums.gps.org.nz/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4131

Instead of a fancy charger I connected a big EverReady PM9 9volt battery for half an hour and then reaseambled the 296 battery and put the unit on charge overnight.

No problems in 4 months.

Enjoy your new gyro

Claude

[OzGyro]

Hi All

Thanks Claude for the info, will give that idea a try during the week. Next problem, does anyone know where I can an antenna (the small one that attaches direct to the unit) from??

Cheers
Darren