Is an antennae (outside or inside) also needed with this device?
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You are going to need an antennae for this device because it is not included.
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An antenna is built in. The connector you refer to is a u.fl testing connection. You can find adapters to connect an external antenna but it was not designed for this use.
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Yes, for the amplifier, but not needed for the antenna itself if you don't use the amplifier. (I found that the amplifier was unnecessary.)
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I don't know since I don't live around that area. The antennae did not work for me because I was too far from tower and antennae was in attic.
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This device does not come with any antennas. You will need an internal and an external antenna. Plus N to F connector adapters if you choose to use coax with F connectors.
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This may depending on where you put it. This is designed to attach to the router's antenna connection which means it may have to be inside depending on where your router is.
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I have no idea about the built-in antennae, but I've noticed no change in reception from the one that came with the Garmin. Everything works perfectly.
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I don't believe so. You should have approximately fifty percent of the antennae above any horizontal plane.
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I did not use it outside, but it set up in a flash with Windows 8 and worked perfectly after signing into the local wireless network. I would agree with the other answer about keeping the USB connection safe from water. You can by USB extender cables if you need to make a longer run to your outside location. The antenna itself seemed well insulated.
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One should be all you need. BUT, it is a very marginal antenna. I'd get something better like Powerlink or Alfa AWUS036NH 2000mW 2W 802.11g/n High Gain USB Wireless G / N Long-Range WiFi Network Adapter with 5dBi Screw-On Swivel Rubber Antenna and 7dBi Panel Antenna and Suction cup / Clip Window Mount
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Hey Gerry, I believe the question you're asking is does it require an external GPS antenna correct? The answer to that question is no, I took mine off and now it's in the garage, the GPS works wonderfully with the internal antenna. The only reason you would need to add an external antenna to the GPS unit is if you put it somewhere where it couldn't get a signal, like below deck. I hope this answers your questions, thanks Corey.
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You need an outside antenna or a good window for the regular antenna that comes with the unit. It must have a southern view. I needed to do that at 2 locations in on my property. As long as you have the antennas set up with a good southern view of the sky, you should be able to get a good signal.
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There is an internal antenna built into the unit. An external antenna is used when the unit is installed on an inner cabin of a big boat. When the unit is installed in an open air position the internal antenna is more than enough for the unit to perform flawlessly. I use mine with no antenna and I could not be happier with the way my unit has worked for me. John
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External wire but no antenna but the receiver picks up well at least in my area without an actual antenna
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Yes. It comes with an external wire to plug in, which could be replaced with another antenna as long as the plug fits.
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If you have a outside antenna you just have to get the right connector in order to use it, other wise the antenna that comes with it will work fine. Also you can adjust the sensitivity of the receiver so you receive only close agencies.
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Either cable for outside use connects to the dock. The larger coax extension has adapter to dock. Smaller cable for small indoor/outdoor receiver connects directly.