cavu Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 I have always used an external antenna on a GPS, both for aviation and boating. Now I see a lot of marine GPS's advertised with an internal antenna. Do they receive as well as an external one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbass1 Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 All I use is the internal antenna and don't have any problem with reception at all. Use one both in my truck and boat. I use a Lowrance I finder in my truck and the H2O in my boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackllbass Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Hey, I have both on my boat, built in antenna on the front and external antenna on the console. I don't see any difference between them. Later<>< <>< <>< <>< Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Funny thing about GPS systems..They are so advanced that manufacturers actually have to limit their abilities. This is to prevent them from being used for the wrong reasons. I have a little Etrex and love it! It's a tiny little unit with a antenna built in. Does just as good as some of the larger,more expensive units..Just doesn't work as well if under cover; like inside my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
