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

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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: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 9, 2008

Product Description

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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Clasina Gm Oneill "Maria" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fix for Nuvi 660 problem, September 14, 2009

By	W. G. Smith "Diesel fan" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I own a Garmen Nuvi 660, that I have owned since 02/2007. Just this year it would no longer aquire satellites. In looking through the GPS blogs, I found that hooking up an external antenna was a cheaper fix than sending the unit back to Garmen to get repaired for $110! I opted for the external antenna option. I love this antenna and the fact that it comes with the small plate that allows you to stick it to the inside of your windshield. It is also magnetic for external installations as well. This unit also gives me stronger reception of the satellites. The Nuvi 660 has a feature that allows you to see the satellites and where and how strong the signal is. Often times there pegged out to max! I did buy this based on the reviews over the Garmin antenna. I can't speak for the Garmin antenna, but the Gilsson does a great job. Oh and thumbs up to Amazon. They have always come through with great prices and quick turn around. Thanks