Antenna info

walcat

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My buddy bought a boat that has a loran on it which no longer can be used. Can the 8 ft. antenna be used with a GPS? If so can you cut
the antenna wire to put on the correct connection for a GPS unit?
 

Riegfrghtl

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Re: Antenna info

I believe the answer is no. Loran used radio towers positioned in various spots an land which allowed the loran unit to formulate a position. GPS uses satellites orbiting the earth. Two entirely different technologies. Will need to get GPS antenna that goes with GPS unit bought or some have them built in.
 

LippCJ7

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Re: Antenna info

No you cannot, you need a GPS antenna, completely different antennas for completely different technologies
 
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