Sonar Shield Vs Internal GPS

[prowlerdude]

Thanks! I didnt think so but I wanted to check to be sure. Does the 363 combo have an external antenna?

[Holy Mackerel]

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.

[Matt]

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!

[prowlerdude]

Thanks for all of the good input I want an all in one. I was looking at the 363 but I couldnt find any documentation on the antenna (internal or external).

[Jason]

Originally Posted by prowlerdude

I was looking at the 363 but I couldnt find any documentation on the antenna (internal or external).

According to Humminbird, the GPS antenna is internal. I called them a while back regarding this same issue.

Jason

[prowlerdude]

Thanks

[dgax65]

Go with the internal antenna. It is one less cable to run and one less connector that will get corroded. It also saves deck space for mounting other gear.

[Grego]

Originally Posted by prowlerdude

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...)