The internal antenna is clearly directional, as signal strength varies
greatly as it is moved about. That's why I wondered if travel direction (or
mounting angle) was important when in a fixed mount. Maybe once it locks on,
though, a lower signal strength will keep WAAS active?? Guess I'll know
better once I have it in the boat.

"Chuck Tribolet" wrote in message
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On the west coast, the WAAS birds are only about 15 degrees above
the horizon, so it's really easy to loose them on land. The good news
is that they stay locked up well on the ocean, at least in the Monterey
area. As long as your GPS has a clear view to the southwest, it
should work fine.

Travel direction isn't relevant, except as it might make part of the
boat hide the bird.

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Chuck Tribolet

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"Steve Alexanderson"
Idon'tlikegreeneggsandspamIdon'tlikethemsamIamsal
wrote in message
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I just received my new Garmin Map76s. I haven't had it on the boat yet.
I
took it to the beach yesterday (Oregon coast) and pointed it to the
south
west, slightly elevated. After a few minutes, it found satellite 47, and
after a few minutes more it indicated differential GPS. It didn't take
very
long in the car traveling home before it lost the differential
indication.
My question is: After mounting the bracket on my boat, will I only get
differential GPS when traveling SW, and would an external antenna be the
cure? Thanks.