Post by: ghosthunter on March 19, 2023, 10:35:06 PM
Is there any hack that could be used to clip a auxiliary antenna to a Mini?
You electronic guys any solutions?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 20, 2023, 06:28:00 AM
Can’t help beyond that.
Post by: ghosthunter on March 20, 2023, 09:49:44 AM
There has been talk here about cell phones using your body for better reception.
So why couldn’t you use a antenna clipped to a Mini and improve signal??
Raining today so have all the crazy stuff rolling around in my head. :bash:
Post by: Stein on March 20, 2023, 10:32:34 AM
Post by: ghosthunter on March 20, 2023, 10:47:01 AM
You can also just put the inReach outside the tent/cabin since you are likely using your phone to actually send and receive messages. I did this at one camp, there wasn't reception in my tent, but there was where my truck was parked so I just left it on the dash while I was in the tent.
Don’t own a smart phone.
I am sure there are work around, but could you clip a antenna to it and get it to work?
Post by: KFhunter on March 20, 2023, 12:28:47 PM
Post by: Bob33 on March 20, 2023, 12:33:28 PM
Post by: Houndhunter on March 20, 2023, 12:43:49 PM
I can't imagine actually trying to type a message on a Mini directly without a phone. Assuming you just want to send a predefined message, leaving it outside a cabin or ten for 10 or 15 minutes should give it enough time to connect to satellites.:yeah:
I use satellite texting alot, throw the mini outside. The Bluetooth range is plenty from phone to unit that it won't be a problem.
Post by: KFhunter on March 20, 2023, 01:39:06 PM
Post by: haftard on March 20, 2023, 02:34:05 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 20, 2023, 02:46:27 PM
yeah i dont know about any antenna hacks. however everyone i talked to with the full size inreach says they work alot better then the minis. I have the mini and do not like it one bit. if your hunting the timber you better not need it cuz i texted my wife i killed a buck and might need help at noon and she didnt get the text till 6.I don't think that's unique to the mini. One of the reasons I moved to a Zoleo.
Post by: Stein on March 20, 2023, 03:33:15 PM
https://www.utvsource.com/garmin-external-inreach-antenna/?gclid=CjwKCAjwiOCgBhAgEiwAjv5whDcTPMO3bwgWn6ezv_sjWDNxU69uHW_NVyqCxkE53IOapBjYhCkf1BoC7N0QAvD_BwE
That's for the overlander models with big screens, the backpacking versions don't have an antenna jack.
I've never had connection problems with mine, I can text back and forth with my wife with maybe a minute delay? I've never not been able to get a signal either. I have the old Delorme yellow one.
Post by: KFhunter on March 20, 2023, 03:33:57 PM