1.4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
The following optional accessories are available for your specific needs:
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Portable Antenna
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Magnetic Mount Antenna
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Marine/RV Remote Antenna Kit
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Marine/Mobile Mounting Kit
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Personal Computer Kit
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Carrying Case
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AA Size Battery Pack
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Data Transfer Cable (unit-to-unit)
Handheld Operation:
A portable antenna is available for handheld operation. In order to track GPS
satellites, the unit must be situated with the antenna pointed straight up and
should not be blocked by objects or people (signal reception through thin
fabric such as canvas may be adequate but degraded). A wrist strap can
be connected to the eyelet on the back of the unit to prevent accidental
dropping of your GPS 100.
Gimbal Mount Operation:
A Marine/Mobile Mounting Kit, which includes a gimbal mount and power/
data cable, is available for fixed installation in a boat or land vehicle. The unit
may be operated using vehicle power through the power/data cable or it may
be operated using the battery pack.
In addition to supplying power to the unit, the power/data cable allows you to
interface your GPS 100 with marine electronic devices such as plotters or
autopilots (see Section 14.5 for more information on electrical wiring).
Marine/RV Operation:
A Marine/RV Remote Antenna Kit is available for those installations that
require an external antenna for an unobstructed view of the sky. This kit
includes a remote weather-proof antenna and 30 feet of low-loss antenna
cable.
The remote antenna has been constructed to thread onto a standard 1"
antenna mount. Antenna mounts, commonly used to attach VHF radio
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