Gilsson Amplified External MCX GPS Antenna with Windshield Mount for Garmin Nuvi 660 765 855 885 TomTom Go 720 OneXL

by Gilsson

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 2 x 8.2 inches ; 6.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001985TDA
• Item model number: MCX1M09B090-AWMG
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Product Description

Gilsson High Performance Active GPS Antenna with right angle MCX connector - for All New Garmin Nuvi series, StreetPilots I and C Series and TomTom Go 910 710 510 One XL XL-S XLS GPS Receivers

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for me, November 22, 2008

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Sideshow Rob (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gilsson Amplified External MCX GPS Antenna with Windshield Mount for Garmin Nuvi 660 765 855 885 TomTom Go 720 OneXL (Electronics)

I needed an external antenna because the best place to mount my Garmin C330 is in the ash-tray space under the radio in the center console. I never got great reception with the GPS largely shielded by the dash. This antenna immediately and dramatically improved the strength of my GPS signal - from 1 bar in my driveway to 5. I no longer loose a signal in heavy woods or in cities. Best of all, this product came with the suction-cup mounting bracket, though the strong magnetic base on the Gilsson sticks to parts of my dash without the bracket. Best of all, I can now keep the GPS out of sight, and the antenna removes in 1 second when parked and can also be kept out of view.

I have no experience with the similar Garmin antenna, but this one provides me with a full 5-bar signal strength everywhere I've tried it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much improved reception, September 20, 2009

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Clasina Gm Oneill "Maria" (USA) - See all my reviews
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Using the Garmin Nuvi in een Prius in Washington DC is frustrating due to the amount of time lost "acquiring satellites". This antenna is easy to install (I put it on the front window shield right above the dash board) and the time needed to acquire satellites is much less.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really works, April 13, 2010

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BB Indiana (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gilsson Amplified External MCX GPS Antenna with Windshield Mount for Garmin Nuvi 660 765 855 885 TomTom Go 720 OneXL (Electronics)

I have a Garmin Nuvi 885T that worked fine but after relocating it to a lower position inside the car sometimes it would kind of skip as if there was a signal problem. This antenna solved the problem and can be used inside or outside the car. It has a magnetic mount and very small and flat and I put it on my trunk lid. I purchased and use a 6 foot extension cable just so I could put the antenna on the top middle of the car in an emergency.

The 885T has a hidden function: lightly press and hold for 10 seconds the signal strength bars in the upper left corner and a satellite screen will appear showing signal strength. Plugging and unplugging showed the very big difference in satellite strength as well as picking up a few extra. Even if you feel you don't need this amplified in/out antenna it's nice to have one handy in the glove box.

I use mine every day. The cable is very thin and goes through the trunk lid weather gasket with no problems.

I feel this is one of the smarter purchases for me.