Gps interferance

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Gps interferance

Postby REDROMAN » Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:35 am

My Garmin 196 does not want to aquire satelites.When i move it away from my instrument pod its picks them up - bring it closer to the pod - looses signals.Is my instruments,radio etc.maybe causing this.I have Skydat dx 2,vertex radio and airmagic intercom system.Was thinking of useing the external aerial and move it away from the instruments - dont know if it will work - gps stays at the same place.ANY Advise
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Re: Gps interferance

Postby ZULU1 » Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:31 am

Riaan, you can use pretty much any antenna for a GPS, I used the original Aquilla antenna on the front for a fair while. Obviously there are correctly designed units but a knitting needle will also work !!

try it and see.

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Re: Gps interferance

Postby Biggles » Mon Jun 21, 2010 4:40 pm

I have the external garmin antennae as I had the same issue with my 196. While you can use any antennae getting the bayonet type fitting for the GPS might be a problem?
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