GPS ANtenna Compatibility

RobertV · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 11:06 am Post subject: GPS ANtenna Compatibility

I have a GPS antenna that I originally bought for my NAVMAN. It has the MMCX connector and, in fact, was one not made by MAVMAN but was considered compatible. It would seem that all GPS antennas with the proper connecotor ought to be compatible with most GPS units. I would like to use this antenna for my NUV1 660. Is there any reason why I cannot use it or do I have to purchase an antenna specifically for the Garmin?

PaulB2005 · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 11:43 am Post subject:

If it has the right connector i don't see why not - although you mention a MMCX connector. I believe Garmin use MCX connectors.

RobertV · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:01 pm Post subject:

Thank you. Your observation about the two connector types prompted me to investigate what differences there might be and I found that the MMCX is smaller than the MCX. So I guess it is buy yet another antenna.

RobertV · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:09 pm Post subject:

Thank you. Your observation about the two connector types prompted me to investigate what differences there might be and I found that the MMCX is smaller than the MCX. So I guess it is buy yet another antenna.

Vaneo · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:23 pm Post subject:

Hi RobertV

I would recommend the Maplin A47FH at £9.99 + P&P see http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=48721&doy=18m8#overview

I first read about this in the forum about 15 months ago.

I use it with great success with a C550 Street Pilot in my Mercedes Vaneo with a coated windscreen.

pandamedic · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 25, 2004 Posts: 50

i've got an old external antenna that i had for my navman 510 which uses a mmcx connector. Just tried it on my nuvi 310 and it doesn't fit so you'll need the larger mcx one

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