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Gilsson is a leading manufacturer of garmin and Magellan compatible GPS (Global Positioning System) accessories, including amplified external GPS antennas, GPS power and data cables, GPS carrying cases, GPS data cards, and GPS mounting brackets.
I love this antenna. I've been using it for my Garmin GPSMAP 60CS since I bought it several years ago. Well, recently after a long day of kayaking, watching the STS-119 shuttle launch, and then battling traffic to get home, I was exhausted and sore. I haphazardly yanked on the antenna cable to remove it from my kayak's deck bag, and the connector separated from the cable and stayed attached to the receiver's antenna port.
Oops. Truly not a fault of the antenna. I bought another one quickly.
I've had this thing on my kayak (in fresh water and salt water), on top of my car, clipped to the outside of my backpack, you name it. It has performed admirably every step of the way.
And the performance is excellent. On my last kayak outing, I was getting a consistent 5-foot accuracy on my 60CS, which I have never once achieved with the built-in antenna. Doing the Rock Springs Run here in Central FL with consistent heavy tree cover, I have always been able to get 8-foot accuracy or better.
At any rate, it's such a significant difference that I'm buying another one immediately, and when I upgraded receivers recently, I chose the Colorado 400T over the Oregon 400T specifically because the Oregon doesn't have a port for an external antenna!
One important note, though, is the connector type - choose carefully. If you have a model that has the antenna port on the back (like the 600-series), then choose the angle connector. If your antenna port is on top of the unit (like the Colorado), choose the straight connector. I made the mistake of getting the angle connector for the Colorado, and it's impossible for me to remove the connector without pliers, due to the tight connector and minimal finger space to get a good grip on it.
Also, in my experience (having had both a 9-ft cable and a 3-ft cable), if you're doing any hiking or geocaching with it, do yourself a favor and get the shorter cable. My longer cable spent all of its time coiled up and getting in the way. You could always get an extension cable for the rare occasions where you need the length, and leave it at home the rest of the time.
My Garmin nuvi 350 received satellite signals fine at first, then later (months after) started have trouble acquiring satellites and sometimes lost them for long periods of time. I did a little research and it seems possible that there is a problem that can occur where the GPS thinks an external antenna is attached when it isn't (due to a defective or failed part). Plugging this antenna into my Garmin has so far completely resolved the reception problem. This antenna seems well built and designed and the reception seems excellent too.
I have the Garmin equivalent as well as this. Both are good and both give the the same number of bars boost vs using the GPS in the interior. I rated it 4 instead of 5 because their promotional material claims it to be superior to Garmin and it is just as good but not better. Just buy the cheapest of the two.
I got this on 3 weeks ago, I use it with my Garmin nuvi 360 and I always put my GPS under radio, most of the time it can't pick up signal..., after I got this antenna install and face it to top of deskboard, it work excellent and signal pick up right away when I turn it on and get full bar, I will recommand this to every one and price is cheap....then other brand.
I received a Garmin 550c as a gift. I didn't like having to remove and attach the GPS unit everytime I parked the car. Leaving on the glass wasn't an option due to theft problems.
I ended up mounting the GPS unit low down on the right side of my dash next to and to the right of the radio. This presented a new problem because my heavy (5%) tint blocked the sat. signals almost completely.
A friend suggested that I try this antenna and see if it make any difference.
All I can say now is WOW !! I can not believe the difference this antenna makes. I went from NO bars in my garage to FULL bars everywhere. The GPS takes less than 10 seconds to link up with the sats. and I have yet to lose reception ANYWHERE !! I used to lose the signal sometimes on my way to work when the GPS unit was attached to my windshield. Not anymore !!
Mounting it was easy (put it on the far right side of the dash near the very bottom) and there was plenty of wire to hide almost the entire thing in the dash.
The connector seems strong, I get a great signal now.
The only CONS I have noticed are that the magnets seem weak and the name "GILSSON" is stamped acoss the entire face of the antenna in white.
Because the name is across the antenna, I didn't want to mount the antenna on the outside of the vehicle thus encourging thefts. Right now I just use my sun deflector in my windshield to block the antenna from being seen.
Great Product !!!
Purchased this in May. It broke in September. The angled-head is a flimsy plastic piece that easily snaps off. Contacted the manufacturer who told me they only warranty their products for 90 days...BUT if I wanted to buy another one, they'd sell it to me at a discount! Thanks, but I'd rather shove a coat hanger in there - it's at least worth what I paid for it!
My Garmin Nuvi 350 has trouble maintaining a satellite signal in the Seattle Washington area, especially when driving in a North/South direction. Note: If you press the satellite strength bars on the Nuvi display screen (upper left corner) it will show you satellite details including the accuracy of your position within Feet/Meters.
My test results: before plugging in the external antenna the Garmin Nuvi displayed an accuracy of 34ft in my backyard which continued to fluctuate significantly. After attaching the external Gilsson GPS antenna the Garmin acquired several more satellites and displayed an accuracy of 9ft which held steady. Conclusion: This thing apparently works!
had to buy this external antenna after the internal one in my Garmin iQue refused to provide any signal to the unit. The cable is strong but flexible and it's long enough to put the GPS unit and antenna almost anywhere in your car. The signal is strong and the unit sees more satellites than it used to do in its best days with an internal antenna.
Antenna works awesome! I have my garmin in a compartment under the radio headunit and it doesn't get very good reception there. I put it in the compartment so i don't have to put away my gps whenever i park. i don't want my car broken into. With this antenna, i get full bars or 4 bars at all times. I get reception in under a minute. I love it.
My Garmin GSMap 60CS would not pickup signals through my wife's Chevy Venture vans windshield. This did the trick. Cable is thin and pliable, so it has no problem getting through a door seal. Cable is also long enough to use it through a rear door which keeps it from interfering with driving. I now use it is both my vehicles as it enhances reception considerably. Magnet holds the unit very securely to the vehicles.
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About Garmin Compatible High Performance active remote external Reviews detail
- Brand: Gilsson Technologies
- Model: MCX9B
Features
- Ultra high dB Gain ! Outperforms OEM antennas !
- Significantly amplifies incoming GPS signal !
- 9-feet cord with 90 degree right angle connector.
- A must have for GPS users !
- High Quality construction and durable !
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