Lowrance iWay 500c/600c map update

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I've been using a Lowrance iWay 500c for a couple years now; I really like this GPS. My biggest complaint has been the outdated maps.

I checked on the Lowrance site and found that updates for the 500c/600c are now handled through a company called "Pana-Pacific" (I've never heard of them) Seems this company sells lots of farkles for BIG trucks.

Anywho, I got the part number for the update: PACCARQ110 and headed over to my local Kenworth Truck dealer (there's one about a mile from my work!) Had the parts guy look it up and lo-and-behold it's available. Ordered one and it came in yesterday. About $80.

I still have to install the update (that will take 4-EVER) but it's nice to know that a bit more life has been added to this unit.

I'll update this thread after the install/upgrade is done to note any issues I may have.

FYI: I've been contacted by several people (they have joined this forum just to PM me) hoping that I could supply them with a copy of this disk. Unfortunately the answer is NO. This is copy-written/licensed software that I WILL NOT copy/sell. I understand your frustration with the lack of support that Lowrance/Pana-Pacific/PACCAR gives these fine units, but I work in IT and understand fully the ramifications of software piracy.

If I find any additional source(s) for the update, I'll post the info here. Sorry for the inconvenience.
 
Ran the update last night....took about 4 hours to load. Said it would delete my skins, but didn't. My address book was still intact too.

Fixed some of the search issues that I was having, so I'm happy about that.

Now, to take a ride and check out all the other functions. :biker:
 
Coolness. That may extend the life of my 500 a bit.

I keep thinking that I'm going to switch to Brand G when I start riding regularly again, but the model selection these days is singularly unappealing.

--Mark
 
It's my understanding that with the latest software on the iWay 500c/600c that you can import GPX files. I've never done it but will look in to it.

Also, I think I'm going to clone my disk drive to a SSD. How-to HERE.
 
***DOUBLE POSTING***

FYI: I've been contacted by several people (they have joined this forum just to PM me) hoping that I could supply them with a copy of this disk. Unfortunately the answer is NO. This is copy-written/licensed software that I WILL NOT copy/sell. I understand your frustration with the lack of support that Lowrance/Pana-Pacific/PACCAR gives these fine units, but I work in IT and understand fully the ramifications of software piracy.

If I find any additional source(s) for the update, I'll post the info here. Sorry for the inconvenience.
 
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