Lowrance electronic IFINDER PRO - Manual (Page 24)

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and unroll the anti-moisture baffle to open the bag. Slip the unit inside.
Roll up the baffle tightly and close the outer flap.
Insert iFINDER into bag upside down, left. That makes it easier to
read when wearing the unit around your neck, right.
NOTE:
If you want to leave the unit on to record a trail as you travel, in-
sert the unit in the bag right-side up, with the internal antenna
pointed up. This allows much better satellite signal reception.
External Antenna
A GPS antenna requires a clear view of the sky for optimum operation.
Inside a vehicle, your iFINDER can sometimes maintain satellite lock
while sitting on the seat beside you, but we don't recommend this for
optimum performance.
Since the "view" is restricted to what can be seen through the windows,
this operating mode will reduce position accuracy and will increase the
chance of losing satellite lock. Inside a vehicle, the unit operates best
with an optional external antenna mounted on the windshield, on the
dash or on the top of the vehicle.
The external antenna includes a magnetic base that allows temporary
mounting on any flat ferrous metal surface. A suction-cup mount allows
you to attach the antenna to a windshield.
The iFINDER Pro can use the passive FA-8 antenna or the active RAA-
3 antenna. The active antenna offers a further performance boost by
amplifying the satellite signals it receives. This is especially helpful
when operating in areas such as dense forests, which can obstruct GPS
signals. Your unit will automatically switch between the active RAA-3
and it's internal antenna (located in the top of the case). If you pur-