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jovaljim Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jan 03, 2005 Posts: 5
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:01 pm Post subject: External Antenna |
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Do external gps antenna increase gps signal? I'm thinking in buy a new one for my ICN510 but I don't know if with built in is enough. Thank you!! |
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Cruiser Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 13, 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Northampton
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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I recently puchased one from the States for £10 ( magnetic type ) with the mini connection. In my opinion the signal comes in quicker and is much stronger. If you live in an area with a lot of large buildings, then this must be worth the expense. |
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shorepower Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 02, 2005 Posts: 10
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:27 am Post subject: External Antenna |
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Defintive a good extension to your 510. I bought one as we have two cars and one have windows that shield the signal.
Now we are going to purchase a second one to have it in both cars. In the city it's a must.
Will give you better signal and higher precision.
Highly recommended |
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Brandon78 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 28, 2004 Posts: 18
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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I use an antenna I bought off eBay, but I don't have it placed outside. The antenna sits on my dashboard and it still picks up the satellite quicker than the internal antenna. This past weekend I used the 510 in my girlfriend's car but didn't bring the external antenna with me. I was frustrated the whole time... the time to lock on the satelite, and its ability to maintain the lock, were noticeably worse!
Mine was $20US on eBay and well worth every penny! |
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SteadyEddy Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 21, 2005 Posts: 20
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:57 pm Post subject: type of antenna |
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Does it matter which external antenna I use with an iCN 510, as long as it has a MMCX connector? |
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Brandon78 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think it matters. I have not heard of anyone finding that theirs did not work. |
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SteadyEddy Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 21, 2005 Posts: 20
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:51 pm Post subject: Antenna |
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Thanks - I have ordered one; I'll let you know whether it works OK |
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Brandon78 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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Where did you get it? And how much? |
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Gee-Pee Lifetime Member
Joined: Feb 10, 2005 Posts: 1951 Location: Mostly somewhere in Essex
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Would any members having bought an antenna please indicate where from and the cost and any problems. It would help me and others to make a reasoned choice. Thanks. _________________ Gee-Pee
Lifetime member PGPSW - time rapidly decreasing |
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Brandon78 Occasional Visitor
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ShirleyTemple Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 141 Location: Southampton/Portsmouth
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:17 am Post subject: |
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It states that the power input is 2.5v - 12v but where does it get it's power from? _________________ Navman iCN 520 |
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Tim Buxton Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 14/09/2002 20:56:18 Posts: 5231 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:55 am Post subject: |
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The power is supplied by the GPS receiver via the external antenna socket. _________________ Tim |
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ShirleyTemple Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 141 Location: Southampton/Portsmouth
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you Tim. _________________ Navman iCN 520 |
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SteadyEddy Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 21, 2005 Posts: 20
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:21 pm Post subject: Antenna |
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I bought a Motorola one on ebay for 11.99 + VAT - works fine - very good signal.
You need to make sure that any antenna has a MMCX connection, rather than a MCX.
Good luck |
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SteadyEddy Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 21, 2005 Posts: 20
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 7:29 am Post subject: Connecting / Disconnecting an antenna |
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The antenna that I bought works fine but I was just wondering has anyone had any problems with continually connecting and disconnecting the antenna? Does the connector in the iCN 510 eventually become slack and a poor fit?
Any views? |
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