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External Antenna

6/2/2015 2:40 PM

David Dunn

Joined: 4/23/2011

Posts: 17

External Antenna

Has anyone had luck using a certified GPS external antenna mounted to the outside of fuselage?

6/4/2015 3:16 PM

Steve

Joined: 3/22/2017

Posts: 14

Re: External Antenna

We mount the iFly 720 to the left or right side of the front windshield (suction attachment) in our Cessna 170 (high wing) an have no issue getting GPS signal. Is your issue getting signal with front mount windshield or yoke mount or sitting on your lap or panel mounted??? The last thing i want is another cord in the cockpit...

6/14/2015 2:59 PM

Tex Willer

Joined: 2/6/2015

Posts: 15

Re: External Antenna

I was wondering the same thing. I have my 720 on the yoke and it appears to show "weak GPS signal" quite often when on the ground but I do not recall seeing the same message after I take off...I, too, do not want another wire in the cockpit!

Any recommendation/suggesiton is welcome.

Thanks!

6/15/2015 9:01 AM

Walter

Joined: 7/8/2009

Posts: 2778

Re: External Antenna

All of of the ADSB devices we support also provide GPS information, and most of these are WiFi interfaced to the 720 so no extra wires. Some support an external GPS puck (SkyGuard and NavWorx come to mind).

Thanks,
Walter

Walter Boyd
President, Adventure Pilot

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