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01-22-2007, 03:12 AM
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GPS suggestions
I need to add a GPS to my H1. I have a small laptop with an MS GPS unit. It works very nice on other cars. But in my H1 it does not because of the windshield design. Can anyone suggest an aftermarket GPS for an H1 that works well for you?
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01-22-2007, 06:01 AM
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Re: GPS suggestions
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Originally Posted by Markee
I need to add a GPS to my H1. I have a small laptop with an MS GPS unit. It works very nice on other cars. But in my H1 it does not because of the windshield design. Can anyone suggest an aftermarket GPS for an H1 that works well for you?
Garmin, Garmin, Garmin.
I have 6 differnt Garmin units and can honestly say that they are the best!
My favorite is my 276C. You can load maps from the U.S. or just about anywhere else in the world. It has autorouting capabilities too. It also works great in the boat.
I use mine on both of my motorcycles, in the H2 and on the boat.
And Garmin customer service absouloutly rocks! On the rare occasions that I have had problems, they have overnighted me stuff from Kansas to Mexico!
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01-22-2007, 06:28 AM
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Re: GPS suggestions
I've got a Lowrance Iway 500C. Solid unit, very reliable, accurate, and easy to install. A big bonus is that its got an MP3 player built in too. Once I feel like putting my truck back together I'll post a pic of my install.
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01-22-2007, 04:16 PM
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Re: GPS suggestions
Vettster, The Garmin looks like a pretty nice unit and it supports an external antenna if it's needed. One question about it though. When planning a route how would you enter in an address? Does it offer touch screen keyboard? Or do you have to use the arrows to select the letters and numbers of the address?
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01-22-2007, 04:32 PM
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Re: GPS suggestions
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Originally Posted by Markee
Vettster, The Garmin looks like a pretty nice unit and it supports an external antenna if it's needed. One question about it though. When planning a route how would you enter in an address? Does it offer touch screen keyboard? Or do you have to use the arrows to select the letters and numbers of the address?
No touch screen. You have to use the arrows.
You can add the external antenna. I havent had to in my H2, but the H1 has a flatter windshield. YMMV.
You can also get on the computer and plan/make routes in Mapsource. These can then be downloaded into the unit.
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01-22-2007, 05:55 PM
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Re: GPS suggestions
You will need an external antenna in an the H1
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01-22-2007, 05:55 PM
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Re: GPS suggestions
Garmin IMO is the best bang for your buck! Especially for a GPS only unit...
However, there are a lot more functions you can utilize if you use a laptop and the correct NAV software!
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