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Skittler
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 1:29 pm    Post subject: Etrex external aerial (not for car use) Reply with quote

This question is about hiking, not for in-car use.

I've read a few articles/posts/reviews that suggest the reception of the Etrex range is affected a fair bit by positioning. This includes horizontal vs. vertical, having it facing inwards or outwards in a pocket, not being brilliant when in a bag/rucksack etc.

I assumed the solution would be to get an extension aerial, so you could leave the unit in whatever bag/pocket/position you like, with the aerial beng, say, attached to the top of your rucksack.

However, the only aerials I can find are for in-car use, and need a 12v supply. Last time I was on the Carneddau in thick cloud I couldn't find a cigarette socket, so that option's out Smile

Is there some way of attaching an extension aerial to improve reception that doesn't require its own power source?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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