Which splitter should I use?

[diabeticpaul]

There are a whole series of posts on this subject. See this link

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=48188&highlight=amplified+car+automobile+aerial

I spent hours trying to get a decent feed off the car aerial. Every attempt weakened the signal to the car radio - OK in London but quite severe in rural areas.

I know that the GNS Y splitter is not cheap but it is simple to fit and you can remove it when you sell your car. In my opinion, it does what it says on the tin!

Hope this helps

[Retty]

[GPS_fan]

A filtered splitter sounds like the GNS splitter, which you could probably fit yourself (provided you know how to remove your car radio and have the tools to do so).

If you also bear in mind that 40 Euros is about 25 pounds then this will probably also be cheaper than providing somebody with a filtered splitter and paying them for the privelege of fitting it.

[swing]

However, unfortunately, to buy from GNS direct, it's not 40 Euros.

On top of that, you need to add another 20 Euros delivery charge, and they only accept IBAN bank transfers (in Euros). My bank charges nearly £20 to perform an IBAN bank transfer, which puts the total bill at more like £60.

They can be bought cheaper though (eg Navigon sell them, although last time I checked the item only appeared in the German language shop unless you Google for the part, and then you can find a link to the English page for the item).

I, however, have no experience of buying the splitter from either GNS or Navigon, although I believe other users here have bought the part from Navigon.

One other thing to consider is GNS make about 7 versions of the splitter, with different car aerial connectors and different plugs on the TMC data end - you'll need to work out which is correct for your car / easiest to wire into the TMC receiver before purchasing.
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[GPS_fan]

OK, I haven't ordered anything from them so wasn't aware of the shipping costs...

...I was just taking things at face value - I should know better by now

[Alsone1]

Anyone tried one of these?

They're clip on - window or sunroof.



My only concern is the fact that it clips on the window. The centre of the roof is always the best spot for an aerial and it stops you using one window if fitted as suggested. You can sunroof fit as well but the problem then is its only suitable for tilt roofs and I'm always concious of the effect having a cable permanently pushed through a seal might have long term leak wise.

[mikealder]

Any details as to a manufacturer or part number?? - it might help reception but window mounting is not a good idea for optimal reception - Mike

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[philpugh]

A simpler splitter (basically a 'Y' cable) can be found here http://www.nexxia.co.uk/Car_Stereo_fitting_kits/antenna_adaptors.htm

The part number I used was PC5-102 the DIN-DIN Y cable. The site has various adapters that could be used to fit other types of connector. Bear in mind that a 'perfect' splitter will deliver exactly 1/2 the aerial power into each of the two cables so you may need to have an aerial amplifier before the splitter, I already have one in my car. Result into my GTM21/nuvi 660 was very good - TMC at home for the first time!
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