External Antenna

jovaljim · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 03, 2005 Posts: 5

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!!

Cruiser · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:51 pm Post subject:

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.

shorepower · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 02, 2005 Posts: 10

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

Brandon78 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2004 Posts: 18

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!

SteadyEddy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 21, 2005 Posts: 20

Does it matter which external antenna I use with an iCN 510, as long as it has a MMCX connector?

Brandon78 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2004 Posts: 18

I don't think it matters. I have not heard of anyone finding that theirs did not work.

SteadyEddy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 21, 2005 Posts: 20

Thanks - I have ordered one; I'll let you know whether it works OK

Brandon78 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2004 Posts: 18

Where did you get it? And how much?

Gee-Pee · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 3:59 pm Post subject:

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.
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Brandon78 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2004 Posts: 18

I bought this one from eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34289&item=5764492230&rd=1

It is now $25 + 5 s/h on Buy It Now. I paid $5 less when I got it. It works great. No complaints.

ShirleyTemple · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:17 am Post subject:

It states that the power input is 2.5v - 12v but where does it get it's power from?
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Tim Buxton · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:55 am Post subject:

The power is supplied by the GPS receiver via the external antenna socket.
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ShirleyTemple · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:03 pm Post subject:

Thank you Tim.
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SteadyEddy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 21, 2005 Posts: 20

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

SteadyEddy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 21, 2005 Posts: 20

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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