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.