{"product_id":"qbp676821","title":"Garmin OnDeck External LTE Antenna, for OnDeck Hub","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Garmin 010-13009-06 is an external LTE antenna for a compatible OnDeck™ Hub, letting you put the LTE reception point in a location that gets better cellular signal than the hub’s mounting spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a practical add-on when the hub is installed below decks, inside a console, or in another area where structure, gear, and wiring can weaken cellular reception. With the antenna placed more openly, the OnDeck system has a better chance of staying connected for remote monitoring and alerts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an LTE cellular antenna only. It is not a VHF, AIS, or Wi-Fi antenna, and it does not replace the OnDeck hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eKey features\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal LTE antenna accessory for compatible OnDeck™ Hub systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps improve reception when the hub is mounted in enclosed or shielded compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows more flexibility in rigging by separating antenna placement from hub mounting location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for boats that spend time at covered docks or inside buildings where cellular signal can be marginal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built for OnDeck installations where cellular connectivity is used for off-boat status and alarm notifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch6\u003eCompatibility and fit\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis antenna is intended for use with a compatible OnDeck™ Hub. It connects to the hub’s external cellular antenna connection, so confirm your OnDeck hub model supports an external LTE antenna before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your boat has a lot of metal near the helm or a metal hull structure, antenna location can matter more. Keeping the antenna away from large metal surfaces and other antennas helps avoid performance headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eInstallation and placement\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick a mounting location with the clearest exposure to shore-based cellular coverage that your boat layout allows. On many installs that means higher up and away from dense wiring bundles, chargers, inverters, and other sources of electrical noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoute the antenna cable with chafe protection, keep bends gentle, and avoid pinching it under panels or hatches. If the cable passes into a console or cabin, leave a drip loop where practical so water does not track along the cable into the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eUse on board\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis antenna is a good match for owners who rely on OnDeck while the boat is unattended at the dock, and for boats where the hub must be mounted in a protected location that is not friendly to cellular reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eMaintenance and care\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriodically inspect the antenna, cable run, and hub connection for chafe, loosened fittings, or corrosion, especially on saltwater boats. During washdowns, a light rinse around the antenna and cable entry helps keep salt buildup from becoming a problem over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garmin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52269138215093,"sku":"QBP676821","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/8171\/1029\/files\/1299375_qbp676821.jpg?v=1771542131","url":"https:\/\/www.qualityboatparts.com\/products\/qbp676821","provider":"Quality Boat Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}