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Old 11-17-2008, 08:13 PM   #1
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Sonar Shield Vs Internal GPS

Im thinking of getting a combo unit eventually and I was wondering if the sonar shield on a Trident interferes with the internal GPS antenna in combo units - since it rests on top of the unit?

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Old 11-17-2008, 08:58 PM   #2
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Not that I have observed. Its just a thin piece of plastic, it should go through that if it can read through a car roof/windows.
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Old 11-17-2008, 09:06 PM   #3
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Nope not at all!! I have had my trident for about 6 or 7 months and have had my Humminbird 787c2i for even longer and no problems with either.
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Old 11-17-2008, 10:09 PM   #4
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Thanks! I didnt think so but I wanted to check to be sure. Does the 363 combo have an external antenna?
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Old 11-18-2008, 07:59 AM   #5
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For a kayak, I recommend, the FF/GPS Internal antenna, all built in, one less thing to hassel with, external units are for boats. My FF/GPS internal antenna combo works just fine, even use it on my boat, and get to any my inshore spots, or offshore high spots easily.
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Old 11-18-2008, 08:22 AM   #6
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I totally agree with Chris on this, the external gps unit I used was nothing but a headache from day 1, go with an internal system it is far less hassle!
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Old 11-25-2008, 05:14 PM   #7
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Thanks! I didnt think so but I wanted to check to be sure. Does the 363 combo have an external antenna?
Yes, I've had that model for a bit while now....WAIT WAIT WAIT...I MEAN NO, IT DOES NOT...IT HAS AN INTERNAL ANTENNA...good thing I came back and read my post.

On another note, I had the older humminbird with external GPS before and although that worked well also, the internal is more convenient, one less wire to run inside the yak, one less thing to mount on the yak, one less thing to watch out for (snagging, scratching, dropping on, etc...)

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