External antenna for mega 360

[SkipperGrandDaddy]

Will the Mega 360 come with an external antenna or is this a separate purchase?

[Wayne P.]

No it does not.

If you want to mark and view waypoints on the 360 view, you need the AS GPS HS or iPilot LINK.

[Darrel Owens]

Morning Wayne,
I have a question that you may be able to answer, as I do not have these units yet, so I can't play around with them in the configuration or set up menus.
I will have a Solix 12 Mega DI+ on the bow and a Solix 12 Mega SI+ on the dash (both G2), networked.
Mega 360 and TM DI transducers on the bow. Mega SI+ transducer on transom, and 2D through hull connected to the dash.
I am considering where to mount the AS GPS HS for best/most performance in my particular system.
Unfortunately, I do not have the iPilot Link.

1) Can the GPS location be taken from the internal circuit in the bow Solix, and heading data be taken from the Ethernet network?

I think it can, but wanted to attempt to confirm this before putting holes in the boat.

The thought process behind my question is that if possible, I would mount the AS GPS HS on the stern near the SI transducer and use it for position for the dash unit for more accuracy there. I would then use the internal GPS on the bow unit and the networked heading data for the 360.

If not possible, then on the bow she goes....

[Wayne P.]

Since you have SOLIX units, you can share Heading separate from GPS. Soooo the AS GPS HS at the transom with Heading-only shared to the bow would be the best installation.

[Darrel Owens]

Thank you Wayne.