Lowrance electronic Expedition C GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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The optional external antenna can use a magnetic base that allows
temporary mounting on any flat ferrous metal surface. A suction-cup
mount allows you to attach the antenna to a windshield.
The iFINDER ExpeditionC can use the passive FA-8 antenna or the
active RAA-3 antenna. The active antenna offers a further performance
boost by amplifying the satellite signals it receives. This is especially
helpful when operating in areas like dense forests, which can obstruct
GPS signals. Your unit will automatically switch between the active
RAA-3 and its internal antenna (located in the top of the case). If you
purchase the passive FA-8, you must use a menu check box to manu-
ally switch between it and the internal antenna. See the topic "Exter-
nal Passive Antenna" in Sec. 5.
Attach the iFINDER antenna to windshield bracket with two screws.
You may achieve good results by placing the external antenna on the
top of the dash, at the base of the windshield. A piece of the rubber
non-skid shelf liner material available in recreational vehicle supply
stores will also help hold the antenna in place.
To use the antenna: Mount it in a location with an unobstructed view of
the sky. Plug the connector into the unit's antenna socket, located on
the back, in the upper left corner of the case.
R-A-M
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Bracket Mounting Systems
Several R-A-M
®
mounting brackets are available for your iFINDER.
There are permanent mounts and temporary mounts suitable for virtu-
ally any boat, aircraft, vehicle, even motorcycle handlebars.