Azrial wrote:How hard is it to install one of these cards on a CF-29 that already has GPS, for a beginner?
I was thinking of using it with a lid mounted rubber duck 7 dbi antenna that I have with a right angle swivel. This antenna was originally designed to stick on the corner of the lid.
Or is the general opinion here that the OEM antennas are satisfactory with this card?
Not hard to upgrade the card, just remove bottom cover and swap. OEM display mounted antennas work great on mine. You can use a dock to connect to the rear port antenna jack, and/or add your own RP-SMA connector.
I have a CF-28 using the 8602 with one built-in patch antenna under a display rubber bumper and the other lead to a RP-SMA on the case. Works good with just the built-in antenna for around the house. Use the external SMA for outside/ long range/ wardriving. CF-29 would be much easier since it already has 2 antennas built-in.