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GPS antenna

Bruce R Leech - 11-2-2005 at 06:41 PM

dose anyone have an extra GPS antenna that they would want to sell. I think most of them will work on a Garmin GPSMAP 220.

Bob and Susan - 11-2-2005 at 09:01 PM

The GA 29 replaces the GA 28 and fits this unit....
currently $1 plus shipping....

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-GARMIN-GA-29-EXTERNAL-ANTENNA-BNC-CO...

comitan - 11-2-2005 at 09:12 PM

That unit sells for 129.00 normally, but found it one place for 99.00. It does fit your unit. Bruce when you buy something out of a pawn shop cheap you have to make sure you have the antenna

[Edited on 11-3-2005 by comitan]

http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/0210036.pdf

Bruce R Leech - 11-3-2005 at 10:52 AM

I lost mine. but here is a website that shows you how to make one. it took me about an hour to make and I substituted aluminum foil for the hobby brass.

I made this out of things out of my junk box and it did not cost anything. I get 2 more satellites than with the 100 dollar factory antenna.:lol::lol:

http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/0210036.pdf

[Edited on 11-3-2005 by Bruce R Leech]

bajalou - 11-3-2005 at 11:00 AM

Great work Bruce

:light:

comitan - 11-3-2005 at 11:06 AM

Bruce

It looks like its ok for an emergency antenna, but in the long run I think youll have to replace it because it doesn't look like it will take any abuse, or weather.

Bruce R Leech - 11-3-2005 at 01:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by comitan
Bruce

It looks like its OK for an emergency antenna, but in the long run I think youll have to replace it because it doesn't look like it will take any abuse, or weather.



Ill let you know when it gives up.

it should be easy and cheep to repair

Construction Details For A GPS Helix Antenna

Bruce R Leech - 11-4-2005 at 08:42 AM

here is an easier to construct antenna that work well and is more durable.

http://www.ggrweb.com/article/gulley.html

[Edited on 11-4-2005 by Bruce R Leech]

bajalou - 11-4-2005 at 08:44 AM

Where's the link Bruce? I do that all the time.:biggrin:

Bruce R Leech - 11-4-2005 at 06:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajalou
Where's the link Bruce? I do that all the time.:biggrin:


here is the link http://www.ggrweb.com/article/gulley.html

What do you do all of the time??

bajalou - 11-4-2005 at 07:16 PM

Send a Email and forget the link I intended to send - or just forget ,

:biggrin:

comitan - 11-4-2005 at 07:37 PM

Lou

Don't feel bad the thing I do that frustrates me is, I'll type up a reply and unconciosly will hit the back instead of send. Then have to do it all over.

Bruce R Leech - 11-4-2005 at 08:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by comitan
Lou

Don't feel bad the thing I do that frustrates me is, I'll type up a reply and unconciosly will hit the back instead of send. Then have to do it all over.


me to, I hate that:?:

rpleger - 11-5-2005 at 02:17 AM

Thanks for the info Bruce.