Sonar Shield Vs Internal GPS - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 11-18-2008, 06:59 AM

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 · 11-18-2008, 07:22 AM

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 · 11-18-2008, 09:19 AM

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 · 11-18-2008, 10:11 AM

Quote:

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 · 11-18-2008, 11:55 AM

Thanks

dgax65 · 11-18-2008, 03:18 PM

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.

prowlerdude · 11-18-2008, 05:49 PM

Cant argue with that logic. Thanks

11-18-2008, 07:22 AM	#2
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	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! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

11-18-2008, 03:18 PM	#6
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	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. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

11-18-2008, 06:59 AM	#1
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	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.

11-18-2008, 09:19 AM	#3
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	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).

11-18-2008, 11:55 AM	#5
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	Thanks

11-18-2008, 05:49 PM	#7
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	Cant argue with that logic. Thanks