Navico GPS-500 GPS Antenna
Best precision upgrade for marine AIS navigation system owners.
Enhance your marine safety system with the Navico GPS-500 GPS Antenna, designed for seamless integration with AIS-500 transceivers. This essential component ensures accurate positioning data, vital for your vessel's navigation and communication. It's compatible with popular marine electronics brands like Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G, offering broad applicability. This antenna is listed as new and ready for deployment, serving as a critical element for maintaining reliable GPS signal reception in marine environments. Please note, this unit is sold as-is and does not include the connector.
$99.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
339
/ 1314
#339 in Antennas
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Model Number
500
/ GPS-
Who it's for
- Navico ecosystem users wanting seamless plug-and-play integration
- Boaters requiring durable hardware for harsh saltwater environments
- Mariners needing precise location data in challenging conditions
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking basic or internal GPS alternatives
- DIYers avoiding complex mounting and cable routing tasks
- Owners of older or non-Navico systems requiring universal connectivity
Performance breakdown
System Integration
Seamlessly bridges with AIS-500 transceivers for reliable marine navigation data.
Brand Compatibility
Broad support across Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G marine electronics ecosystems.
Signal Reliability
Provides the consistent positioning accuracy required for critical maritime safety.
Installation Complexity
Requires extra effort due to the missing connector and as-is status.
Build Durability
Rugged construction designed to withstand harsh, salt-heavy marine environments.
Deployment Readiness
New hardware ready for install, provided you source the necessary cabling.
Key Specs
Model Number
GPS-500
Part Number
000-13613-001
Antenna Type
GPS Antenna
Compatibility
AIS-500 AIS Transceivers
Condition
New (Sold As-Is, no connector included)
VSWR
0.0
Impedance
0.0 Ohms
Gain
0.0 dB
Features
- Essential GPS for AIS-500 systems
- Ensures accurate positioning data
- Compatible with Simrad, Lowrance, B&G
- Designed for marine electronics
- Reliable GPS signal reception
- New condition, ready for use
What customers say
The Navico GPS 500 earns high praise for its exceptional reliability and simple setup. Users consistently report that the antenna achieves a stable satellite lock rapidly, even when operating in difficult marine settings. Integration is notably seamless; the plug and play nature makes connecting with current Navico systems completely hassle free. This dependable performance delivers accurate navigation data when accuracy is crucial. Overall, the GPS 500 establishes itself as a trustworthy component offering excellent, consistent value to boaters.
Know before you buy
This antenna is specifically designed for integration with AIS-500 transceivers. It is also compatible with a range of marine electronics from Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G.
No, the unit is sold as-is and does not include a connector. You will need to source the appropriate connector separately to complete your installation.
The GPS-500 is an omnidirectional antenna designed to provide reliable, accurate positioning data for your vessel's navigation and communication systems.
The GPS-500 is a passive antenna. It is designed to work seamlessly as a component within your existing AIS-500 system setup.
This unit is in new condition and ready for deployment. Please note that it is sold as-is, meaning it does not include the connector or any additional mounting hardware.
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