Hi All,
Not sure that is quite correct Ian. I know FLARM are keen to get everyone onto the PowerFLARM platform, but can't see all the glider boys suddenly throwing their classic FLARM devices in the bin. Although LX Navigation seem to have already withdrawn the 'Red Box', LX Nav still 'list' the classic FlarmMouse as available and quote the introduction of PowerMouse as 'The great FlarmMouse has got a new powerful member in the family' - which implies an addition - albeit as an eventual 'successor', rather than an immediate replacement, though that may of course change once their newer devices actually become available.
Steve,
Although these new devices are based on 'PowerFLARM' technology, this is NOT quite the same thing as PowerFlarm 'Core' which also includes FLARM's 1090MHz receiver board, so they won't receive any of the 1090MHz stuff - which PAW of course already does. In this respect they are more akin to PowerFLARM 'Pure' (Flarm Only, but at the higher 25mW transmit power), though in a smaller lighter package.
With higher transmission power than the 'Classic Flarm' devices - such as FlarmMouse or Red Box, they should be 'viewable' from further out BUT all other 'classic FLARM' devices will still only be transmitting 10mW, so you won't necessarily see them any better - that all depends on your antenna setup.
Although based on the same PowerFLARM OEM board, the PowerMouse and Eagle each of course have their own subtle variations, such as the way they are powered (via the data port or by separate power lead) and the method of updating and downloading files (USB or microSD card) though I would expect the general performance to be broadly similar. Unfortunately, the only manual I can get hold of at present is a very basic 'Quick Guide' for the 'Eagle' as manuals for the others have not yet been released. From what I can see however and having successfully integrated both FlarmMouse and PF Core into PAWs in the past, I don't anticipate any significant issues.
Regards
Peter
