Experience with Portable GPS Units?

[Chuck Wheeler]

RadioShack has a adapter that converts Serial to USB. I used it with my old
Magellan gps before I got the Garmin. As for reception I bought a $20
aftermarket external antenna that plugs into the GPS. It acquires quickly
and can be placed anywhere on the dash or doghouse with no problem.


- Chuck Wheeler -
82 FC 31 SB
Fort Worth, TX

-----Original Message-----
From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Hayden
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 5:15 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Experience with Portable GPS Units?


We have one that sets on the dash in front and as close to the windshield as
possible and it is only marginally successful. It seems it fails to receive
enough "birds" just when you need it most.

On our last WL I had roof mounted a GPS that only had a serial port for the
computer. That particular unit is no longer available and they don't have
any plans to make the "replacement" USB ended. So we would stuck using the
very old computer as it has a serial port. The new ones do not usually.

Sooo, I'm still looking. For good coverage I think it is important to mount
the unit on the roof or at least outside, that worked great for us before.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lk Stevens, WA



----- Original Message -----
From: gerhardwilliams
To:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:16 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Experience with Portable GPS Units?


I am contemplating purchase of a "portable" GPS unit for use in our coach.
I am concerned as
to whether or not it will operate inside our steel "skin" and with our
straight up and down
windows. The unit picks up the satellite from the rear of the GPS
receiver. I can not try it
first, as sellers will not allow return if unsuccessful. Thus, I ask the
forum if you have any
experience? Thanks, Gery Williams, Lady LeeAnn, 2000LXI, Savannah,
Georgia







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