Garmin GLO - External GPS antennae for IPAD with GloNASS

DanP · 03-18-2013, 02:13 PM

I've used the Lake Winni app (which has the Bizer chart) for two seasons with my iPad 2 that has built in GPS (it is the 3G version) and its great. Search for some of my previous posts.

Unless you have the wifi only iPad, I think the external GLO is overkill. I've never had an issue with satellite reception and from what I can tell I get great accuracy. My old Garmin handheld would show the satellites connected and the accuracy but the charting was inferior.

If you have an iPhone you have a built-in backup as well. You buy the app once and use it on all your devices.

My iPad has a leather like case which I just prop up on my dashboard and it works OK. I really want to get this mount...

http://www.seasucker.com/shop/seasuc...bracket-mount/

Billy Bob · 03-18-2013, 03:34 PM

I have been using the i pad on my fishing boat here in Florida for some time.
It has a selection of several charts you can use all very good .
The boat is an open fisherman ( wet ) but with a plastic case no problem.

The big issue is the i pad isen't great out in the sun . at times it's just imposable to see , add a pair of polaroid glasses and it becomes a blank screen . As a result it's hard to use when the boat is moving .
If you are going to use it under a sun shade etc thats one thing but out in the sun you need a different option.

Piston · 03-19-2013, 02:33 AM

Well, regarding the external antennae vs. internal, I'm actually not sure if I'll have the wifi only version or not. I haven't actually received the iPad yet but all I need to do is pick it up.

That's a really good point about the sun and the screen being unreadable in direct light. I will mostly have my bimini up for shade for the baby, although I DO prefer it down

I figure it's worth a shot for the very minimal investment it would be. I think the app is only $35 or $40 and then the $100 for the antennae.

That seasucker mount looks really nice, sounds impressive, I'll look into that more as well.

As a side note, I also have a Garmin Oregon handheld with the Bizer charts loaded onto it, which is what I've always used in the past, and although it does work really well, it is a very small screen and better for hiking/motorcycling than it is for boating. I certainly don't NEED the iPad, more of a cheap toy than anything

Gslpro,
It's a good point about not completely relying on the GPS. I would never 100% trust any single system for nav.

03-18-2013, 02:13 PM	#1
DanP Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Lake Winni App is a No Brainer I've used the Lake Winni app (which has the Bizer chart) for two seasons with my iPad 2 that has built in GPS (it is the 3G version) and its great. Search for some of my previous posts. Unless you have the wifi only iPad, I think the external GLO is overkill. I've never had an issue with satellite reception and from what I can tell I get great accuracy. My old Garmin handheld would show the satellites connected and the accuracy but the charting was inferior. If you have an iPhone you have a built-in backup as well. You buy the app once and use it on all your devices. My iPad has a leather like case which I just prop up on my dashboard and it works OK. I really want to get this mount... http://www.seasucker.com/shop/seasuc...bracket-mount/

03-18-2013, 03:34 PM	#2
Billy Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tiera Verdi Fl & Moultonborough Posts: 325 Thanks: 131 Thanked 169 Times in 102 Posts	i pad I have been using the i pad on my fishing boat here in Florida for some time. It has a selection of several charts you can use all very good . The boat is an open fisherman ( wet ) but with a plastic case no problem. The big issue is the i pad isen't great out in the sun . at times it's just imposable to see , add a pair of polaroid glasses and it becomes a blank screen . As a result it's hard to use when the boat is moving . If you are going to use it under a sun shade etc thats one thing but out in the sun you need a different option.

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03-19-2013, 02:33 AM	#3
Piston Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Upton, MA/Alton Bay Posts: 81 Thanks: 20 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Well, regarding the external antennae vs. internal, I'm actually not sure if I'll have the wifi only version or not. I haven't actually received the iPad yet but all I need to do is pick it up. That's a really good point about the sun and the screen being unreadable in direct light. I will mostly have my bimini up for shade for the baby, although I DO prefer it down I figure it's worth a shot for the very minimal investment it would be. I think the app is only $35 or $40 and then the $100 for the antennae. That seasucker mount looks really nice, sounds impressive, I'll look into that more as well. As a side note, I also have a Garmin Oregon handheld with the Bizer charts loaded onto it, which is what I've always used in the past, and although it does work really well, it is a very small screen and better for hiking/motorcycling than it is for boating. I certainly don't NEED the iPad, more of a cheap toy than anything Gslpro, It's a good point about not completely relying on the GPS. I would never 100% trust any single system for nav.