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06-05-2003, 08:10 AM
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internal vs external
Howdy,
Looking at the Garmin 162 GPS. What at the pro/cons of internal vs external antennas?
Birdnest
[ 06-05-2003, 09:11 AM: Message edited by: Birdnest ]
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06-05-2003, 08:34 AM
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Re: internal vs external
If the unit is in a hardtop pilot house you'd probably want the external antenna. With the Garmin products, if it has an internal it can easily be converted by the user by removing the internal. Take a look at the Garmin 182 as it accepts blue chart nav chips, I dont think the 162 does.
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06-05-2003, 09:33 AM
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Re: internal vs external
Kenai,
The boat has a soft top, that is why I am leaning towards an internal. According to the Garmin site, the 162 is Blue Chart compatable.
How much performance (if any) would I be giving up with an internal?
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06-05-2003, 09:44 AM
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Re: internal vs external
My guess is you wouldnt be able to notice the difference. I use a handheld garmin 12XL with internal antenna and a fixed mount garmin 152 with external. They've both worked well under my canvas top and the satellite coverage seems comparable. The external antenna units usually cost a little more.
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06-05-2003, 09:53 AM
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Re: internal vs external
I had both on my boat and both worked equally well under a canvas top.
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06-05-2003, 10:06 AM
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Re: internal vs external
Birdnest.......I recently installed the 162. If you can use the internal.....obviously it will be easier to install ( I have the external). The 162 accepts blue charts in the form of a CD....you will have to download from your pc....one thing to watch is the memory 2.5 kb..depending on the number of charts you want to use....also check for rebates...couple months ago they had a $50 on the charts.......it seems to be a very good unit....didn't come with secret numbers though!
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06-05-2003, 10:25 AM
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Re: internal vs external
But Dean.....You know where to get the secret #'s
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06-05-2003, 10:33 AM
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Re: internal vs external
Popeye...........don't you have work to do? How far out ya going on the 14th (or is that a secret) ?
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06-05-2003, 10:49 AM
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Re: internal vs external
Bout...a hunnerd miles :grin:
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06-05-2003, 10:51 AM
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Re: internal vs external
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06-05-2003, 10:57 AM
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Re: internal vs external
Quote:
Originally posted by Popeye:
Bout...a hunnerd miles :grin:
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<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">I'm in! We spending the night??? :grin: 
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06-05-2003, 11:02 PM
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Re: internal vs external
Mel...Grab PM and come on down 
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06-05-2003, 11:11 PM
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Re: internal vs external
Thanks for the input.
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