I always use the suction cup antenna, but I don't bother sticking it on - I
just slide it all the way down the dash until it hits the screen. I usually
have around 9 sats in view - and my understanding is that NZ isn't quite as
well covered as some areas.

I've never had a reception issue with either the 295 or 296 this way





"kage" wrote in message
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You have to use the suction cup antenna and mount it high on the front
window.

K

"Shirley D." wrote in message
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Tried my 296 yesterday on a 3-leg, 1.5-hr flight around the area. We
were at 3500 feet MSL. It would draw the route, but shortly thereafter,
it would lose satellite reception. Did this 5 times. Finally gave up.
The airplane GPS worked fine the whole way.

Anyone else experience that with their 296? Antenna was up, simulation
mode was off, etc. I'm just learning how to use it and have no prior GPS
experience. Is this common?

??