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GPSMAP 76 Ext. Antenna?


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Guest ADelikat
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Hi! I'm looking to purchase my first GPS for geocaching. I would also be using it for driving. So far, I have narrowed it down to the GPS III+ and the GPSMAP 76. Could anyone tell me what the performance of the 76's external antenna in comparison with the GPS III? Thanks!

Guest canoeguy
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I sell GPS units and the external antenna is designed for installation on a boat (or maybe RV) and would be hard to carry around in the woods. My advice is go with the internal antenna.

 

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NP2BB

canoeguy@backpacker.com

Guest ADelikat
Posted

Thanks for your reply. What is the performance of the 76's internal antenna like in comparison with the GPS III+? Thanks again!

Guest gstrong1
Posted

If you're going fishing,the 76. If you're going cache hunting, the III Plus.

 

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Gary "Gimpy" Strong

Rochester,NY

Guest Quinnow
Posted

actually canoeguy is quite wrong about the External Antenna being too big for the outdoors hiker or Cacher. I have the antenna as well as it is hooked up to the map76. It is about 1/3 the size of a mouse and three times lighter. You can hook it to your collar or stick it under your hat or even just cary it by hand. It without a doubt increases sat reception two fold at times.

 

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Quinn Stone

Rochester, NY.14616

www.Navicache.com

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