Hi .... we recently bought a Garmin 162 GPS with an external antenna. On our 99 Hunter 340 where would someone suggest we install the antenna. On the arch, transon, rail, etc ??? I would be interested in hearing others opinions ... thanks ... Dennis
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I'm looking at the 162 right now thinking it's a good upgrade from my handheld 12. Have you used it, what do you think? Also, I assume you are downloading the charts from a computer. Good luck so far?
I'm looking at the 162 right now thinking it's a good upgrade from my handheld 12. Have you used it, what do you think? Also, I assume you are downloading the charts from a computer. Good luck so far?
Mine is on the stern rail...I would
be hesitant to mount it on the arch for fear of it being ripped off with the boom!
be hesitant to mount it on the arch for fear of it being ripped off with the boom!
I have the XL12 and an external antenna
on the stern rail. I have a 'Sunbrella' cover for the antenna and interestingly the GPS still works with the cover on. I thought that the GPS needed a clear view of the sky but I guess that a cover doesn't count.
on the stern rail. I have a 'Sunbrella' cover for the antenna and interestingly the GPS still works with the cover on. I thought that the GPS needed a clear view of the sky but I guess that a cover doesn't count.
Rail, or Where ...
Of the four GPS's, one suggested high, like a radar arch; one said low (less movement) and two, I don't recall. Most of the boats around ElAye have them on the rail even if they have an arch, unless they are power. Likely a function of convenience. Good Luck, Rick D.
Of the four GPS's, one suggested high, like a radar arch; one said low (less movement) and two, I don't recall. Most of the boats around ElAye have them on the rail even if they have an arch, unless they are power. Likely a function of convenience. Good Luck, Rick D.
Advice in Installation Manual?
Is there a recommendation in the installation manual that came with the unit? I have a Northstar GPS and in the installation manual it recommended installing the antenna as low as possible to minimize error induced through rolling. I can't imagine how much error that can produce, but I put it on the stern rail anyway.
Is there a recommendation in the installation manual that came with the unit? I have a Northstar GPS and in the installation manual it recommended installing the antenna as low as possible to minimize error induced through rolling. I can't imagine how much error that can produce, but I put it on the stern rail anyway.
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The antenna for my Garmin GPS 135 is under the stern rail, well aft. It has some metal hardware above it but I can't find any degradation from the stern rail mount used previously. Since my boat is unattended a lot, I'd rather not draw attention to any expensive goodies on board. It seems to have at least 7 satellites full scale and a couple others as usable, just the same as when mounted topside. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
The antenna for my Garmin GPS 135 is under the stern rail, well aft. It has some metal hardware above it but I can't find any degradation from the stern rail mount used previously. Since my boat is unattended a lot, I'd rather not draw attention to any expensive goodies on board. It seems to have at least 7 satellites full scale and a couple others as usable, just the same as when mounted topside. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
Don, you can download...
...the complete owners manual for the 162 from the Garmin website. I purchased a 162 about a month ago but have not used the Mapsource CD's yet. The 162 has a nice large display and more features than I can remember. Great unit! Mark Kissel Kittiwake/98H240
...the complete owners manual for the 162 from the Garmin website. I purchased a 162 about a month ago but have not used the Mapsource CD's yet. The 162 has a nice large display and more features than I can remember. Great unit! Mark Kissel Kittiwake/98H240
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