Blue Falcon Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 So far I've used my Meridian Platinum in my Saturn and in my GM Venture (mini-van). I get fine reception in my Saturn, which is good since it's what I normally drive. However, we use the mini-van when geocaching on the weekend since we're hauling the kids and the dog. The problem is I see the satellite reception drop drastically as soon as I bring it into the car. Since the Platinum doesn't have an external antenna, I'm wondering what my other options might be to get good signal. Quote Link to comment
+DustyJacket Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 You can see if the re-radiator antennas work for you. But, it may be you have a metal coated windshield, so you'd have to put the external antenna on your roof or something. I've seen a good review of the re-radiator, but am not sure how well they really work. DustyJacket Not all those that wander are lost. But in my case... Quote Link to comment
excop1313 Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 Beleive It Or Not, I use My Garmin Street Pilot 111 to find caches. Has off road feature, after getting to general area. A little large, but works Great for hunt. Quote Link to comment
+Gimpy Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Blue Falcon:So far I've used my Meridian Platinum in my Saturn and in my GM Venture (mini-van). I get fine reception in my Saturn, which is good since it's what I normally drive. However, we use the mini-van when geocaching on the weekend since we're hauling the kids and the dog. The problem is I see the satellite reception drop drastically as soon as I bring it into the car. Since the Platinum doesn't have an external antenna, I'm wondering what my other options might be to get good signal. Check out here:reception "Gimpy" --KC2KNI-- Quote Link to comment
+Veda Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 Maybe because the Saturn is mostly plastic the signal can pass through better? I a good signal in my Chevy Cavalier. I usually leave my Garmin sitting on the dashboard. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 Your Venture being a clone of my Montana or vice versa has a film in the window. You can see the line near the top of the window. That film tends to block GPS signals and mess up your reception. I end up having to use my GPS by a side window. That perks it right up. ============================== Wherever you go there you are. Quote Link to comment
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