Delorme InReach without subscription, does it still function as a standalone GPS?

[trae]

Hey all,

I'm looking at purchasing an Inreach of some sort but the majority of the time I will not require the satcom functionality. In "standby subscription mode", will it still function as a bluetooth GPS for my ipad?

 

[trae]

I acquired an InReach 1.5 (aka original, without a screen). This unit does function as a standalone bluetooth GPS even without subscription. Additionally, I was concerned about powering the unit in the car (because it requires two AA batteries) however it turns out that works fine via micro-usb firmware upgrade port. I just turned it on (power+message button which puts it in firmware upgrade mode) and it works fine without batteries.

 

[BigGeorge]

I have a InReach but I don't know. I currently have my subscription in Stand By mode so I will check when I get home today and let you know.

 

[trae]

Hey @biggeorge appreciate the help. See my second post, inreach original does work as a standalone GPS receiver.


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[Lucky j]

I have the same unit, and never tought about trying this, I will and will also try the usb connection thing.

Thank you.

 

[mep1811]

If you have the Earthmate App and maps loaded you don;t need to be connected to the device. The GPS in your tablet of phone will work perfectly well.

 

[Dalko43]

Hey all,

I'm looking at purchasing an Inreach of some sort but the majority of the time I will not require the satcom functionality. In "standby subscription mode", will it still function as a bluetooth GPS for my ipad?

Send a call or email to Garmin. They should be able to answer your question. I have a continual subscription plan, but I seem to recall reading somewhere that the device will still have GPS functionality even when you've deactivated your plan (the messaging and SOS gets deactivated)....not 100% on that so Garmin customer support would be a good source for that info.