You most likely don't need an external antenna. If you do it doesn't
need to attach to anything. Just run the cable up to the front of the
windshield and set it there. If it wants to move push a small portion
into the junction of the top of the panel and the windshield just
forward of the pilots door.




d&tm wrote:

Looking ( yeh I know I have been looking a lot) at buying a Garmin GPS (
probably a 96C), and they have 2 types of external antenna, one has like a
suction cup on it and the other has a magnet.). Just wondered what type is
best and where the best place is to locate the antenna . I would have
guessed the back window would have the least obstructed view, but then I
have to run the cable from the yoke to the back window which sounds a bit
messy. Will the front screen be OK? ( I am only a renter, so I cant lay any
cables permanently). What do other folks here do with their antenna? I am a
bit wary of the magnet idea in case it affects the compass ... I dont want
to rely totally on GPS.
terry