[DailyRider]

How hard is it to find an XM antenna for a garmin 2730? It is my understanding that this GPS requires an external antenna, is that correct?

:bow:

Thanks, Jim

 

[boxmaker]

You need the xm30 to recieve xm radio but not for navagation. I would guess Ebay is your best bet.

 

[Bartman]

You only need the GXM30 if you wish to receive XM Radio, Weather or Traffic. Just for the GPS signal, the antenna is built in.

Look on eBay!

 

[trekbiker61]

If you decide to purchase an antenna there are places (getfeetwet.com or ebay) that sells refurbished 2730 with the XM antenna for the price of the antenna (around $200). In other words, you can buy a 2730 w/XM antenna for the price of the antenna.

 

[DrtiBird]

How hard is it to find an XM antenna for a garmin 2730? It is my understanding that this GPS requires an external antenna, is that correct?

:bow:

Thanks, Jim

Jim,
Here's a decent priced refurbished model on ebay. $98.95 shipped. :thumbup:
http://cgi.ebay.com/GARMIN-GXM-30-GXM30-XM-Antenna-Sattelite-Radio-Weather_W0QQitemZ220348543458QQihZ012QQcategoryZ156955QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Good Luck!

 

[soggybottom]

I use a 2730 and xm, I love it and am thinking of buying a second gps either a 2730, 2820 or 7200 they are all xm capable, I can then put the unit on my 2nd bike and just move the gxm to bike 2, it is a pain to move the 2 peice unit. The 7200 has a huge screen, I'm thinking of going for it.

 

[Probono]

If you decide to purchase an antenna there are places (getfeetwet.com or ebay) that sells refurbished 2730 with the XM antenna for the price of the antenna (around $200). In other words, you can buy a 2730 w/XM antenna for the price of the antenna.

What is the difference between an XM antenna for the 2730 and an antenna for just a regular XM radio. I know I got an extra XM antenna for my Roadie for about $20...

 

[soggybottom]

The GXM 30 antenna houses the radio, then, the radio controls are on the gps touch screen. It is the size if a hocky puck.

 

[ldr_doug]

The GXM 30 antenna houses the radio, then, the radio controls are on the gps touch screen. It is the size if a hocky puck.

And since the GXM is the receiver, you register it, not the GPS. For me, the best part is that I can move the GXM from the Zumo to the 478 to the 2820 with no problem. The GPS doesn't care, only XM.