Does it have an antennae built in like my OEM does? If not, then it will have poor reception
1495660
I do not know if it has a built in antenna or not.It does work perfect however and I am pleased with the product.Kurt
1495661
I do not know if it has a built in antenna or not. It does work perfect however and I am pleased with the product. Kurt
1495662
I have no idea about the built-in antennae, but I've noticed no change in reception from the one that came with the Garmin. Everything works perfectly.
230906
I would say so. Mine came packaged in the box with plastic and ties too. Return it or exchange it. My radio works great. Just last night I was able to connect with someone 400 miles away using a repeater frequency. I was amazed and shocked at the same time. Of course the signal didn't last very long, but it worked. I was using the stock antenna too. I just ordered the 771 antenna yesterday.
2262147
No, it does not come with an external antennae, but it does come with an internal antennae that mounts to a window in conjunction with the car system magnet antennae - two antennaes linked together in an interior window mount that work well. It boosts my signal by about 2 bars and I highly recommend it. The one down side to this system with my iphone is that when I charge my iphone at the same time that the booster is hooked up I lose signal strength. Just buy it you will like it. The one I bought works great on ATT and TMobile frequencies. There is another one that is Universal that works across all frequencies, but it costs a bit more. No, it does not come with an external antennae, but it does come with an internal antennae that mounts to a window in conjunction with the car system magnet antennae - two antennaes linked together in an interior window mount that work well. It boosts my signal by about 2 bars and I highly recommend it. The one down side to this system with my iphone is that when I charge my iphone at the same time that the booster is hooked up I lose signal strength. Just buy it you will like it. The one I bought works great on ATT and TMobile frequencies. There is another one that... » Read More No, it does not come with an external antennae, but it does come with an internal antennae that mounts to a window in conjunction with the car system magnet antennae - two antennaes linked together in an interior window mount that work well. It boosts my signal by about 2 bars and I highly recommend it. The one down side to this system with my iphone is that when I charge my iphone at the same time that the booster is hooked up I lose signal strength. Just buy it you will like it. The one I bought works great on ATT and TMobile frequencies. There is another one that is Universal that works across all frequencies, but it costs a bit more. « Show Less
1395561
Reading the description of that antenna, I noticed that it has a built in amplifier. Try using it first, to see what your reception is, before adding a separate amp.
689830
it does, but some channels don't come in at times. if you live close to the airport you won't have great reception.
415077
I do not have any trouble with my reception but it may have to do with my location. The good news is that it comes with an antenna, though not a fantastic one. I receive a strong signal from my favorite radio station which is located over 60 miles away, if that helps.
771903
Yes, it works and is very amazing at the preformance over the stock antenna. You will see the difference immediately.
1199434
No it doesn't, just the stock built in antenna wire that comes out of the housing.
2247919
No, I had to purchase an extra antennae because my laptop only came with 2. It is the tyco brand. But even with two antennae connected, it still works fine. I think the third antennae is for 5ghz channels only
1334292
The built-in antenna works fine. I have a 700 series external antenna and the 597cidi combo with an internal and notice no difference. I like the internal antenna- no mounting.
1180150
Mine came with a antenna. If I was looking for a replacement I would try radio shackI hope this helps you.
145959
Yes - it takes a specific antenna connection, I do not know what the specification is.
2051056
No it does not but I wound up returning it I lost 6 t.v. Stations over the old rabbit ears that I was using and still do use I even had it direct to t.v. And still had bad reception I was not happy..
1165582
It does not come with an antenna. I purchased a Dual MAR16B Marine Flexible Mast AM/FM Antenna Black along with it and it worked great
277007
Yes, but you need to check to see if it has a antenna. otherwise you will have to install one.
1834289
You need to plug it in a good distance away from the radio, so that the cord is stretched out. That will improve reception, as it did on mine.
581013
No. It has an internal antennae. It picks up ok inside, but I have it in my kitchen and there isn't a lot of electronics around it.Of course, if your outdoors it picks up a lot better.