Turn your Garmin GPS antennas

into a celestial array

Although the XM (weather) antenna is a ‘radio’ antenna, it doesn’t work like a transistor radio. You can’t stick it in your pocket. It needs a clear view of the sky -as does the other Garmin GPS antenna. Simply throwing it atop the instrument console is bad news for two reasons:

Garmin-396 and early -496 XM antennas have a half-pound of ferrous magnet in its base. One foray into turbulence will launch it into orbit. Imagine what a magnet that heavy can do to the sensitive instruments that lie only an inch below the top of the instrument console. Yiikes!

Good news

The G-Force Antenna Farm moves all your Garmin 396/496 antennas away from the instruments. At the same time it turns your Garmin 396/496 antennas into a celestial array!

Now you can organize that jumble of wires and antennas on the G-Force Antenna Farm. Both GPS and XM antennas come together on a special-designed mounting plate. The GPS antenna screws to the plate with existing hardware, or attaches with a (small) magnet in its base. The XM antenna sticks to the same plate with its built-in magnet, or with machine screws that come included with your G-Force Antenna Farm.

It's a snap to attach

At the other end is the same vacuum base that powers the legendary G-Force Mount. It's a snap to attach the Antenna Farm to any hard, smooth, non-porous surface. That includes glass, plastic, and gelcoat. It's as easy as 1... 2... 3.

That's all it takes. In mere seconds, you’ve turned your hand-held GPS into a heads-up display. And it comes off just as easy.

What's to know

The G-Force Antenna Farm accepts antennas made or distributed by Garmin International with its GPS models -396 and -496. Michel DuBil, Marketeer does not sell replacement antennas. Antennas are not included with purchase. Attachment hardware is included where appropriate. Ask about make and model applications by writing to mail@G-ForceMount.com.

The G-Force Antenna Farm will adhere to certain painted automobile panels. Paint integrity varies among vehicles; that will determine the length of attachment. Do not attempt this application without a lanyard. Careful consideration should also be given to the possibility of scratching the paint.

The G-Force Antenna Farm has remained attached for years under laboratory conditions and nearly that long in the field. However the magic of the Mount lies in its portability. Remove it along with your portable GPS equipment at the end of your event day. This will keep the vacuum seal flexible and your valuable instrument safe.