any GPS Receiver that has external antenna port?

**510SX** · 09-29-2005, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by edikp

Elaborate more on "not too impressive".

I am not a GPS expert, correct me if I am wrong. I remember I've read one of thread from this forum. The fastest the update time (2-3 times per second), the better the receiver is. This particular model, the update time is less than 2 second?

**510SX** · 09-29-2005, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by sim

try searching bu303 external antenna cos I'm sure I read about someone on the forum soldering in a flylead to use external antenna.

I've read that post. I know exactly what you are talking about

I would rather spend the time on the integration than fabrication.

**edikp** · 09-29-2005, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by 510SX

I am not a GPS expert, correct me if I am wrong. I remember I've read one of thread from this forum. The fastest the update time (2-3 times per second), the better the receiver is. This particular model, the update time is less than 2 second?

Not sure on where you got the spec. from and which particular model you meant. Garmin GPS-25LV has 1 second update rate.

**KB5WID** · 10-04-2005, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by Mr_Wizard

http://www.allsurplus.net/Axiom/ - $20 module that has an external antenna connector and serial interface.

So far it is working great with an external antenna, much better signal reception than my previous Deluo gps mouse.

Note - not affiliated in any way with the above product, just a happy customer.

I second this. In fact I did a writeup on how to connect it.
AXIOM Sandpiper GPS reciever

The connector I ended up using was http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...956&pfp=SEARCH

I modified the circuit board to connect to the panel on the Axiom. For the connection to COM2 on the motherboard I used an IDS10 socket that I picked up from Fry's Electronics http://shop4.outpost.com/product/1910717 and some ribbon cable.