On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 10:55:21 -0400, Dave
wrote:

Hi All!

There are some interesting threads in some other pilot groups about
these antennas...

Apparently, (I do not have one) garmin has a MAGNET in the base of the
antenna (for holding it in place in a vehicle) that they ship with the
396.. (!)

Slight issue with mounting it with velcro on top of your panel.

Some guys are trying to get the magnets out of the base for obvious
reasons, and Garmin dosen't seem to think there is a problem..

YMMV...

Just a heads up...


I have a Garmin GPS10, which is a bluetooth GPS receiver with
integrated antenna. It also has an integrated antenna. I fly a
PA28-180, and it is noticeable if I place the GPS10 within about 18"
of the compass. However, the compass works fine if I place the GPS10
by the starboard side of the windscreen.

Garmin makes great products, but good luck getting through to them. I
had a GPS10 that got fried, I emailed asking how to get it fixed, and
got the standard, 'were very busy, our response will be delayed'. I
never heard back from them after that. Of course, I'm the real
sucker. I bought another one to replace the broken one.

-Nathan