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    GPS Puck

    About to upgrade to a Helix unit and want to know if the puck I have now for a 997 will work with the 3g Helix unit, or do I need to get a new one?

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    Probably, is it the AS GR-16 or AS GR-50?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne P. View Post
    Probably, is it the AS GR-16 or AS GR-50?
    Not sure, I’ll check if ever stops raining around here.
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    Wayne,
    my puck is a 16-4, think it will work with new 3g Helix?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RonB59 View Post
    Wayne,
    my puck is a 16-4, think it will work with new 3g Helix?
    I think so, but you will loose position accuracy over using the internal GPS antenna.

    Display the GPS Diagnostic view and check with it connected and not connected.
    May have to tell the unit to use it in the Network menu.
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    Roger, thanks
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