Phillips AP Navigator GPS

[corinthmistral]

I have one of these on my boat and, although old, it has until recently been dependable and was a quality / expensive piece of kit in the day. Hence I would like to keep it operational if possible. Also I have a fully operational spare head unit for it.

It has recently stopped picking up a signal and returns an "Aerial Open" fault. I will (when it stops raining!) try the the obvious and find a break in the aerial lead. However, if this does not solve the problem, do I have to replace the aerial with an AP Navigator like-for-like aerial, or is there a generic aerial that I could use? The aerial looks pretty simple inside, and the aerial lead is a conventional coaxial wire, the same as used on a TV. The aerial connects on the back of the unit via screw terminals and the connections are marked "Ground" and "Earth"

Alternatively, if anyone has one of these / updated their GPS recently and has a spare aerial for sale please let me know.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[philip_stevens]

Is it an AP Mk6? with the main part and separate base plate where the aerial wire is attached? I have one on our boat.

If so, I have an old semi-working unit that I no longer need. I also have an aerial, but.... it fell and got smashed. I have stuck all the bits back together, but it could do with a fibre-glass bandage to keep it together for good. Not pretty, but it works.

If any use, send me a PM - and pay for postage. If it works, a small donation to the RNLI.