Bob: You can get a car cig adapter for the IQue. Garmin is just
starting to ship this week or next. Also turn down the backlight as low
as you can. It is a REAL power hog. Myself and others have reported
that with the BL low, you can get 3-4 hours run time without letting it
sleep. BTW if it does sleep, it wakes up and speaks at the next
instruction point.
The BNC to MCX adapter is available. Check with some of the antenna
manufacturers. Check at
http://gpsinformation.net/main/gpsantrev1.htm
for some ideas.
For a speaker try a casette adapter in the car radio, if you have one.
ps
BOB wrote:
> I've had my 3600 for a bout 4 days and generally I'm very happy with
> it. It guzzles the battery down very fast, so I don't recommend it for
> anyone who plans to use it without some external power. This is the
> first PDA I've owned, so some of my questions may be very obvious to
> you. To me, it's a mystery!
>
> 1. Does anyone know of a simple car power cord you can buy? The car
> cradle isn't out yet and using it in the car is next to impossible on
> the internal battery. BTW, the external battery connector is really
> very flimsy, so be careful when using it.
>
> 2. I have an external antenna I used on by GPS 3+. It came with three
> adapters, one of which fits the 3600, and works just fine. The
> connector is a bit large, and I can see the 3600's antenna connector
> breaking very easy. Garmin really didb't design this to be to rugged.
> Does anyone know of any light weight antenna cables from the type used
> on the 3600 to a BNC female?
>
> 3. The internal speaker is a joke when using it in a car. I connected
> the Radio Shack amplified speaker intended for scanners and 2 way
> radios. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Garmin should include an amplified speaker
> with the car cradle.
>
> I's appreciate if anyone who responds can also cc me by e mail. I
> don't get the chance to check USENET that often.
>
> Thanks
> NJ