Question about XM weather interfaces

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   I have two XM Weather receivers.  One uses Bluetooth to transfer the XM data, and the other uses the Baron Mobile Link box to transfer the XM data via WIFI.
I used the old Bluetooth receiver to drive a Windows tablet years ago.  I switched to the Baron Mobile Link and use that with Foreflight.

Since the 540 and 440 have Bluetooth and WIFI, is there any chance that either of these XM protocols will be supported?  The Baron Mobile Link (WIFI) supports up to 4 WIFI devices simultaneously.  I wouldn't mind having the data on the 540 and the iPad at the same time.

Edited by pburger - 10 Feb 2015 at 2:52pm

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pburger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Dec 2013 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 406	Post Options Post Reply Quote pburger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Question about XM weather interfaces Posted: 10 Feb 2015 at 2:52pm
	I have two XM Weather receivers. One uses Bluetooth to transfer the XM data, and the other uses the Baron Mobile Link box to transfer the XM data via WIFI. I used the old Bluetooth receiver to drive a Windows tablet years ago. I switched to the Baron Mobile Link and use that with Foreflight. Since the 540 and 440 have Bluetooth and WIFI, is there any chance that either of these XM protocols will be supported? The Baron Mobile Link (WIFI) supports up to 4 WIFI devices simultaneously. I wouldn't mind having the data on the 540 and the iPad at the same time. Edited by pburger - 10 Feb 2015 at 2:52pm

ddgates Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Deer Valley Status: Offline Points: 1100	Post Options Post Reply Quote ddgates Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Feb 2015 at 3:10pm
	would be nice, but probably requires intense software development.
	David Gates

Gary T Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 80	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gary T Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Feb 2015 at 4:28pm
	I hope the spring time software release (bluetooth & wifi) allows the IFD540 display to interface to the more common ADS-B portable receivers (or XM) via wifi or bluetooth. Maybe just wishful thinking?
	Gary-T