lawman Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I was looking at the Bird 800 combo units on line and they say the units have an internal gps. Does this mean no external gps puck style antennae? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 highlife4me Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thats right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 h8go4s Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I think they have the capability to add an external antenna, if that's what you want. Don't take my word for it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 reddog Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 They come with internal module, but you can most certainly add an external puck, like the heading sensor module if you want or need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 delmuts Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 You can add an external head, but I haven't had any problems acquiring a signal with the internal on my 798. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 hydro Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 My 898 came with the external puck receiver. Humminbird's specs are less than clear, I recommend you contact them directly through their online page and ask the question there. That way the answer you get will be correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mr_jman Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I have the 899 with the internal GPS and have never had an issue with the GPS locking on... By the time I launch the boat, park the truck, and walk back to the dock the GPS is locked on and ready to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bassfshin24 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 The new models 859 and 899 have the internal GPS. The older model 858 and 898 have the external gps. You can find great deals on the 858 and 898 now that the new series came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 h8go4s Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My 898 came with the external puck receiver. Humminbird's specs are less than clear, I recommend you contact them directly through their online page and ask the question there. That way the answer you get will be correct. Do you mean you can't trust the advice of strangers on an internet forum? I'm shocked at your cynicism! Here's the HP page you need: http://www.humminbird.com/Products/899ci-HD-SI-Combo/ Scroll down to the "Specs" section. It says "External GPS receiver optional". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kerryd15 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 You want to look at the number an the letters. 98 and 58 series are external. Also a tell tale is "CI" or "I" for internal and color internal GPS. The 99 series are CI.Don't confuse this with HD or DI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I was looking at the Bird 800 combo units on line and they say the units have an internal gps. Does this mean no external gps puck style antennae?
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