Change History

GPSMAP 1623/1643/1653 software version 35.10

as of March 28, 2024

Changes made from version 34.00 to 35.10:

• Added support for multiple Traditional, ClearVu, and SideVu sonar views in the same Combo with each displaying sonar from a specified transducer.
• Removed Traditional, ClearVu, and SideVu sonar source selection from Settings->Communications->Preferred Sources.
• Improved Sonar Setup->Source menu to show transducer names.
• Removed the dedicated Split Zoom Traditional Sonar function from the Sonar Category. Split Zoom may be enabled from any Traditional sonar window.
• Added the ability to toggle range synchronize on or off for multiple Traditional and/or ClearVu functions in the same Combo.
• Added the ability to toggle sonar scrolling synchronization on or off for Traditional and/or ClearVu functions in the same Combo.
• Added a toggle to the Frequency menu to select between low and high channels when using a dual-band CHIRP transducer.
• Added the option for boat builders to create custom combo pages to create a more branded user experience for their customers.
• Added an animated graphic indicating the built-in map is being updated and a banner indicating if an update was interrupted. Built-in map update progress is visible on the Software Information page.
• Added support for up to two radar guard zones.
• Added support for up to two radar VRM/EBLs.
• Added support for moving the origin of VRM/EBLs away from the vessel.
• Added support for outputting new NMEA0183 sentences (TLB/TLL/TTD/ZDA).
• Added new commands for Garmin Voice Control feature: Backlight Range.
• Added support for reading large capacity (exFAT formatted) cards up to 1TB via Built-In Card Reader.
• Added support for reading large capacity (exFAT formatted) cards up to 1TB via External Card Reader.
• Added support for engaging the autopilot in Low Speed Heading Hold for more responsive rudder control at low speeds.
• Added MFD support for an AX8 FLIR thermal Camera, including handling of the camera's user configurable thermal alarms.
• Added indication in the System Information page when this device is displaying the built-in map from another chartplotter on the network.
• Fixed an issue which prevented route labels from showing or hiding when the setting changed.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the tide or current station selected from the chart information menu from displaying in the tide or current review page in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the Weather Layer setting to turn off after the device is power cycled.
• Fixed an issue that prevented 100% from being selected as a calibration point for the GFL 10.
• Fixed an issue where the user would be unnecessarily notified of entering and exiting boundary areas on power-up.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.