+TeamTardis Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Im looking to get a Garmin that has a High sensitivity antenna and I was wondering if they are really worth it. In what ways are they better? Quote Link to comment
+twolpert Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Im looking to get a Garmin that has a High sensitivity antenna and I was wondering if they are really worth it. In what ways are they better? It's not so much the antenna as the chip set. High sensitivity receivers give much better results in challenging reception conditions -- such as under heavy tree cover. They are much less likely to lose lock (or be unable to acquire lock in the first place) in situations like that. These days, almost all receivers except very low end devices feature high-sensitivity receivers. In my opinion, they are worth the money. But YMMV Quote Link to comment
NordicMan Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Yep the "H" grade Garmin GPSr are very much worth the few extra $$'s! MUCH better signal performance, and (as far as I know!) no downside, a win-win Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Don't even think about twice - the high sensitivity chips make a world of difference under tree cover and when near large objects. Quote Link to comment
+TeamTardis Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks, looks like Im going to the realm of the highly sensitive world. Now do you think it will cry when it watches sentimental movies? Quote Link to comment
+twolpert Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks, looks like Im going to the realm of the highly sensitive world. Now do you think it will cry when it watches sentimental movies? No, but maybe when David Tennant leaves the series Quote Link to comment
+Cache Alchemy Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Thanks, looks like Im going to the realm of the highly sensitive world. Now do you think it will cry when it watches sentimental movies? No, but maybe when David Tennant leaves the series To continue going off topic... I think it will be an interesting change. I haven't seen any clips of the new guy yet, just stills. I am looking forward to the show runner changing. Steven Moffat wrote some choice episodes. Of course Russell T Davies will be missed, and having a dual change of a new Dr and new show runner makes me a bit nervous, but I can't wait. Now to finish season 3 and 4, and start watching Torchwood (as I understand it, I don't have to have the two synced until near the end of season 4 and some point of Season 2 of Torchwood any clues as to when I should be sure to have them synced without spoilers would be thankful). Meanwhile, back on topic. It would be nice if more manufactures gave us the option to use a better antenna than the built in one. You have a nice high sensitivity chip set and an antenna built into the unit, but can't mount a nice external one? Quote Link to comment
+TeamTardis Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Off topic...My daughter is crushed that Tennant is leaving the series. She says the new guy looks like a wanker. Time will tell. I didnt know Russell T Davies is leaving?! Quote Link to comment
+Tahoe Skier5000 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) You can still get by pretty well even without the newer high sensitivity chipsets. I still use a the original Garmin Legend from time to time and it has no problems holding a signal. The only times it struggles is when I am in really thick forest (tall pines). Even then, signal acquisition is hit or miss, and as long as I am able to get an update every once and a while I just use a compass alongside to get bearing shots. I find it just as accurate. All in all, I can get along just fine without the newer high sensitivity receivers. The luxury factor with them is nice though, no doubt... you'll get a signal no matter how thick the forest is. However, this can also make it less fun in a way in my opinion. To each his own, but technically speaking you can do just fine without a high sensitivity receiver. Edited August 2, 2009 by Tahoe Skier5000 Quote Link to comment
gitarmac Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I have an old venture and got a newer model one and the differance is significant. My old one lost signal in the trees a lot, and forget about in a car or building. Quote Link to comment
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