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View Results by Topic  All Topics  Unit Information  Automotive  GPS  HDS  Combination  GPS FAQs  Troubleshooting FAQs  NMEA 2000  GPS Information  TroubleShooting  Glossary of Terms  Other	50 Results Found in All Topics 1 - 25 of 50 Sort by:  Relevancy Date Modified Q: Can my iGPS unit use an external antenna? (GPS PA) Answer: Yes! By placing an LGC-2000 on the NMEA 2000 network. Then you need to make the LGC-2000 the active GPS device through the NMEA 2000 menu. 98.0 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (10), GPS Information (10) Outputting iGPS data on NMEA 2000 Network Answer: The iGPS unit can provide GPS data over the NMEA 2000 network without an external antenna. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/referencedocs/Technical Docs/iGPS_NMEA_Output.pdf PDF (33K) 74.0 GPS Answer: Why won't my iGPS unit lock onto position? Can my iGPS unit use an external antenna? Will my iGPS unit work if it is flush mounted? Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/GPS.htm HTML (149K) 68.5 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (10), GPS Information (10) GPS Answer: Can my iGPS unit use an external antenna? Yes! By placing an LGC-2000 or LGC-3000 on the NMEA 2000 network with the iGPS unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/GPS.htm HTML (149K) 68.1 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (10), GPS Information (10) GPS Answer: GPS units with an external antenna: Plug in the external antenna. Once the unit senses the presence of the external antenna, the demo mode should be disabled. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/GPS.htm HTML (149K) 63.2 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (10), GPS Information (10) Q: Is an internal antenna better than an external antenna? (GPS PA) Answer: The key to GPS reception is a clear, open view of the sky. If you want to mount the display unit in-dash or in a bow panel, then the external antenna would be the best choice. Otherwise, either will work well in the open. 63.0 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (10), GPS Information (10) Remote Antenna Information Answer: If a GPS unit has difficulty receiving satellite signals you can use an optional external antenna. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 63.0 Remote Antenna Information Answer: The GPS unit will automatically switch between the active RAA-3 external antenna module and the unit's internal antenna. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 59.7 Outputting iGPS data on NMEA 2000 Network Answer: When the iGPS unit is powered and has a GPS lock, it will output its data onto the NMEA 2000 network and allow other devices on the network to display GPS information, eliminating the need for an external GPS antenna. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/referencedocs/Technical Docs/iGPS_NMEA_Output.pdf PDF (33K) 59.6 Remote Antenna Information Answer: Plug the external antenna's "male" connector into the GPS unit's antenna socket. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 59.1 Remote Antenna Information Answer: Caution: If you do not connect the external antenna to the GPS unit correctly it could prevent the unit from receiving satellite signals with the external antenna. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 58.9 Remote Antenna Information Answer: Check the documentation included with the GPS unit to determine if it is compatible with the external antenna module. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 58.9 Remote Antenna Connectors Answer: Remote / External Antenna Connectors for Portable GPS Units Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/GPS/RAcon.htm HTML (16K) 58.3 NMEA 2000 Connection Guide (Y-Cable) Answer: This device contains the unit's external antenna and receiver for GPS and WAAS signals. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/NMEA 2000/NMEA 2000 Conn. Guide (Y-cable).pdf PDF (195K) 58.1 Related Topics: NMEA 2000 (6) GPS Answer: With a fixed mount GPS, an external antenna allows you to mount the display unit in a cabin or under a roof and still track the satellites with the placement of the antenna under the open sky. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/GPS.htm HTML (149K) 53.4 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (10), GPS Information (10) GlobalMap7200C Unit, Manual, and Accessory Information Answer: No, the GPS receiver/antenna is located in the top of the unit. Anything blocking that area from the sky could prevent the unit from locking onto the satellite signals. Can I use an external antenna on the GlobalMap 7200C iGPS? Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Lowrance/GPS/GM7200cpub.htm HTML (13K) 53.2 Related Topics: Unit Information (17), Unit Information/GPS (12) LMS-527C DF iGPS Unit, Manual, and Accessory Informatio... Answer: No, the GPS receiver/antenna is located in the top of the unit. Anything blocking that area from the sky could prevent the unit from locking onto the satellite signals. Can I use an external antenna on the LMS-527C iGPS? Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Lowrance/Combo/LMS527CDFiGPSPub.htm HTML (17K) 53.2 Related Topics: Unit Information (17), Unit Information/Combination (5) Remote Antenna Information Answer: how to switch between the unit's internal antenna and the external passive antenna. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 49.7 Remote Antenna Information Answer: Since the view of the sky is restricted to what can be seen through the vehicle's windows, sometimes the GPS unit will operate best with an optional external antenna mounted to the windshield, on the dash or on top of the vehicle. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 48.8 Remote Antenna Information Answer: The FA-8 antenna module does not draw power from the GPS unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 48.3 GlobalMap 8200C Unit, Manual, and Accessory Informatio... Answer: GPS Receiver Antenna 12-channel, External GPS+WAAS LGC-3000 or LGC-2000 Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Lowrance/GPS/GM8200cpub.htm HTML (14K) 47.7 Related Topics: Unit Information (17), Unit Information/GPS (12) GlobalMap3200 Unit, Manual, and Accessory Information Answer: GPS Receiver Antenna 12-channel, External GPS+WAAS LGC-12W Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Lowrance/GPS/GM3200pub.htm HTML (11K) 47.7 Related Topics: Unit Information (17), Unit Information/GPS (12) GlobalMap Baja 480C Unit, Manual, and Accessory Informa... Answer: GPS Receiver Antenna 12-channel, External GPS+WAAS LGC-2000 Baja Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Lowrance/GPS/GM-Baja480cpub.htm HTML (11K) 47.7 Related Topics: Unit Information (17), Unit Information/GPS (12) LCX-113C HD Unit, Manual, and Accessory Information Answer: GPS Receiver Antenna 12-channel, External, GPS+ Selectable WAAS, LGC-3000 Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Lowrance/Combo/LCX113CHDPub.htm HTML (15K) 47.6 Related Topics: Unit Information (17), Unit Information/Combination (5) GlobalNav Sport Unit, Manual, and Accessory Information Answer: External Antenna Flip Up attached to unit XXXX Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Lowrance/GPS/GlobalNav Sportpub.htm HTML (9K) 47.6 Related Topics: Unit Information (17), Unit Information/GPS (12) 1 - 25 of 50 Please enter a proper email address in the highlighted fields below: How useful did you find the above list?   Excellent Poor No Opinion Comments: (Please include your unit model.) 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