gps antenna

I just purchased an external Gilsson GPS antenna for my Magellan GPS.My GPS does have an original Magellan external antenna on it.Will the new Gilsson antenna work any better than the Magellan one i have now or have i just thrown some money out the window?

Please explain if you can.Thanks.

Without model numbers of involved equipment, it'll be hard to say.

I've seen reviews of units like the Gillson's MCX series and they show rather slight, but measurable differences from model to model. So unless your original antenna was pretty bad, I wouldn't expect noticable difference.

It's easy to do A/B testing, though. Go to the satellite screen and compare the number and size of bars displayed while changing antennas.

2008-06-12 08:22:40 by lift&shift 101

GPS Antenna SMA Plug-Demo

My car has a v-kool athermic heat blocker (v-70) installed on the front windshield. When I installed my Mio P350 GPS device I found that it's not able to lock on to any satellites.
Will an external GPS antenna kept INSIDE the car help in locking on to satellites. Or will it have to be placed outside the car?

I have an antenna for my own mio, and although it did work inside the car, the connection was easily interrupted (nothing that i can specifically pin it down to) but once i placed it outside it worked perfectly. It's magnetic and waterproof.

This is similar to the one I got but it's cheaper!

http://www.twenga.com/dir-Cars-Motorbike s,GPS-maps,GPS-antenna-6838

2009-07-06 04:45:31 by leszly007

Price: $49.99

Built-In Supercap For Rapid Acquisition
USB Interface
Built-In Roof Mount Magnet
Built-In GPS Patch Antenna

I need to mount my GPS antenna on Carbon Fiber structure. Do I still need to install additional sheet of metal to serve as ground plane for my antenna or not anymore since my mounting surface is already conductive material which is a carbon fiber?

I fly kites with carbon fiber spars, which are great conductors

2009-08-05 22:43:43 by patlite

1. External Active Antenna for GPS
2. Allows more flexible antenna placement for better reception
3. Magnetic base and water resistent

I have a inbuilt satnav in my car but the gps isnt working. I have discovered that the 5v supply to the gps antenna is pulsing. Should it be?

Yes, this is normal on some systems.

2008-10-24 23:13:01 by gadgesxi

I have a permanent mounted GPS antenna on my boat. I remove the unit after use but the male connector from the antenna oxidizes over time and the connection to the unit, sometimes, does not conduct the antenna info. Any ideas on how to remove safely and how to prevent in the future. Thanks

a can of brake and electrical contact cleaner will work wonders. you can pick one up for about 6 bucks at your local auto parts store. spray it on and let it sit for a couple minutes then wipe it off. silicon based sprays work well to protect the contacts. i use a product called fluid film. it does not effect the contacts or signal strength.
i have a boat with full electronics in the queen charlotte islands. i never disconnect anything and never have issues.
good luck

2009-03-29 04:56:25 by Bluesbooze