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Robert - BMW R1200GS Adventure
Las Vegas
Oct 7, 2010
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GARMIN GXM 30 FOR MOTORCYCLE
Pros: relatively small and great reception
Cons: needs more options for mounting and bracketry
Great reception even during the test runs when I had it tucked INSIDE my tank bag.
Recommend? YES
66 viewers found this helpful.
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BERRY
MONTGOMERY, AL
Aug 20, 2010
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THIS IS THE FIRST AND BEST ANTENER
Verry good pick up
Recommend? YES
87 viewers found this helpful.
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Terry
Milwaukee
Aug 13, 2010
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WORKS WELL
Pros: the hockey puck shape is small and compact.
Cons: none so far.
I am using this antenna with a Garmin Zumo 550 and the directions in the box did not match exactly with what I was seeing on the Zumo screen but I was able to muddle through it and was succussful in the set up. This is my first experience with XM Radio and am primarily using it on my touring motorcycle. The sound is not concert hall quality but through the dash or helmet speakers it's just fine. It is,after all,a motorcycle.
Recommend? YES
63 viewers found this helpful.
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BiWheel Cowboy
SF Bay Area
Aug 9, 2010
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ANTENNA FOR CAR AND MOTORCYCLE
Pros: easy connection, quality audio
Cons: more sensitive than zumo to clear satellite view
Bought the GXM30 to attach to my Zumo 550 on a cross country motorcycle trip to break the boredom accross the central plains. Connection was easy and XM login went smooth. Very little info supplied about mounting location requirements for good signal. Unit is sensitive to obstructions like the car roofline. No info about unit being rainproof like the Zumo. Clear reception and sound when there is a clear signal.
Recommend? YES
103 viewers found this helpful.
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Bryan
Charlotte, MI
Jul 23, 2010
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FUNCTIONS AS ADVERTISED
Works very well. I also bought the ram mount but did not use. Ended up just using double sided high strength tape and bonded to the non painted surface of the fairing on my HD Ultra. I coupled this antenae with a Garmin Zumo 550. Works great but the GXM 30 XM takes up to 30 seconds to start feeding signal after start up and only works when GPS is plugged in (hard wired in my case). Does not work when GPS is running of of battery. I am using this for traffic, weather and XM.
Recommend? YES
71 viewers found this helpful.
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Marcel
Winnipeg, MB Canada
Jun 30, 2010
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EASY MOUNTING ANTENNA
Pros: small, easy to mount and easy to connect.
Cons: can only get us weather stations.
The unit was shipped very quickly and was easy to connect to the Garmin Zumo 550 GPS on our motorcycle. Attaches to the tank via the margnetic base which unfortunately did cause a few slight scratches. I am installing a piece of rubber-fabric between the antenna and tank which I hope will resolve this issue. It works great 99% of the time but occasionnaly the signal dies off completely for a few seconds and sometimes longer. GPSCity call centre referred me to Garmin but I am having difficulty getting through to their call centre. Otherwise this is a great product that I would recommend.
Recommend? YES
75 viewers found this helpful.
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Ed
Illinois
Jun 6, 2010
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GREAT ANTENNA
Cons: problem with connection to garmin 478
Data takes a few minutes to load. Info updates every few minutes. and is very good detail. Just sent my GXM 30 to Garmin for repair. I have problem with connection to 478. This my second time for repair with same problen. Am I doing something wrong?
Recommend? YES
92 viewers found this helpful.
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RTRider
VA
Nov 11, 2009
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GREAT XM ANTENNA
Cons: none
This product works as advertised. It is simple and straight forward to use, produces excellent signal to my GPS.
Recommend? YES
166 viewers found this helpful.
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Tincup
Klamath Falls, OR.
Aug 24, 2009
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THE GARMIN GXM 30 XM SMART ANTENNA
Pros: works good.
Cons: no handle bar mount included
Works really great, very few dead spots and eazy to get hooked up with XM Radio.
Recommend? YES
168 viewers found this helpful.
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Dan
Boyport MN
Jul 29, 2009
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GXM 30 XM SMART ANTENNA
Pros: small compact with multiple mounting options.
Cons: drain on battery of gps.
Great addition to the GPSmap478 for weather information, radar and forecasts. Very helpful out on the water. One exceptional feature is the warning for thunder storm and lighting warnings.
Recommend? YES
180 viewers found this helpful.
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Ken M
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Jul 27, 2009
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GREAT ANTENNA
Works just as advertised! Listened to XM Radio throughout my travels in Baja. Wouldn't leave home without it!
Recommend? YES
186 viewers found this helpful.
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GS OC
Orange County, CA
Jun 17, 2009
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GREAT ANTENNA FOR MOTORCYCLE
Pros: easy to connect and solid reception
Cons: none
Great antenna with constant reception for outside use, in this case my motorcycle. I would use a less expensive antenna if you don't need a waterproof antenna.
Recommend? YES
200 viewers found this helpful.
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Larry
Seattle WA
Apr 20, 2009
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ANTENNA SEEMS OK, BUT SERVICE??
Pros: got it quick
Cons: taking there own sweet time crediting a return.
3 installation firms told me this was the antenna I needed for my Kenwood Dnx 5120. It turns out it was not the right unit. I returned the unit via FedEX and it was received April 8. As of today, April 20, and 3 calls to Gps City, they can't find the time to credit my Credit Card. Initial service, via the internet was fine, but their Return department needs a lot of work.
Recommend? NO
248 viewers found this helpful.
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Glenn
Long island
Apr 7, 2009
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HOT ANTENNA
It even works vertically on my bike!
Recommend? YES
194 viewers found this helpful.
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David P Mitchell
Nov 22, 2008
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NOT VERSITILE
Works great as intended....BUT can not be used with laptop computer or any other device so that the XM subscription is not being wasted when not driving. Big hassle to bring the Zumo into the house just to listen to XM
Recommend? YES
264 viewers found this helpful.
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bRUCE vAN hOUTEN
WA
Prior to 2008
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The Gxm30 XM Antenna Works Great On The Auto Dash Board, Signal Is Very Good.
Recommend? YES
242 viewers found this helpful.
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(4.5/5.0 based on 16 ratings)
