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Originally Posted by DPatnaude
We are looking at getting a GPS unit for the boat this summer and are looking at the Standard Horizon CP180. We don't have room to flush mount the unit in the dash, so we are wondering about the merits between the internal and external antenna and if there is any improvement in receiving the satellite fix with the external antenna.
Thanks for any information on this unit or others that you have experience with. We plan to get the C-Map chip with the Bizer map, so that is the only fixed requirement of the unit at this time.
Thanks.
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I've had both. First I had the CP150 with the external antennae. Now I have the CP180I - Internal antennae. I've noticed no difference in the quality of the reception. Obviously I recommend the CP180I for use in a typical runabout with a mount that has a clear view of the sky. I love mine and I have had zero problems. Good Luck and hope this helps. Mine is mounted under the windshield and it gets great reception.