Satellite replacement..

Roger Bird

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Hi all I have an Avtex MK 1 navigation satellite system which I have used since 2018, having returned from a two month trip in Europe we had a couple of glitches on route .
I would like now to replace this unit I did update prior to trip.
Can anyone recommend a replacement model and the price .
Regards. Roger
 
I use data for our trips, 9 months in Europe a year. We watch TV via a VPN.
This is much cheaper than a satellite system.
So far no problems with data abroad.
If needed you can buy a local data card.
 
Glass man said:
I use data for our trips, 9 months in Europe a year. We watch TV via a VPN.
This is much cheaper than a satellite system.
So far no problems with data abroad.
If needed you can buy a local data card.
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I think you've done what I did, the title is a bit misleading as I think the OP is asking about sat navs :unsure: not watching TV

Regards,
Del
 
Roger Bird said:
Hi all I have an Avtex MK 1 navigation satellite system which I have used since 2018, having returned from a two month trip in Europe we had a couple of glitches on route .
I would like now to replace this unit I did update prior to trip.
Can anyone recommend a replacement model and the price .
Regards. Roger
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Google maps on a WiFi receiving iPad. One that takes a SIM card.
It is what I have used for a few years now and so far no problems.

Now fitted a motorhome WiFi system so now navigation can use any WiFi receiving device.
 
Map Factor Navigator on any Android device (and probably I phone?) Free!
Doesn't need a SIM as works from GPS. Have used it for about 4/5 years all over Europe in our Benimar motorhome, Works well for us.
 
On the subject of VPN we use Surfshark, which is about £40 a year. Works well most of the time but some websites don't like it. Never been a problem on the iPlayer so far.

Cheers

H
 
Winks said:
On the subject of VPN we use Surfshark, which is about £40 a year. Works well most of the time but some websites don't like it. Never been a problem on the iPlayer so far.

Cheers

H
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I went for surfshark one, costs a little more but better features



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Roger Bird said:
Hi all I have an Avtex MK 1 navigation satellite system which I have used since 2018, having returned from a two month trip in Europe we had a couple of glitches on route .
I would like now to replace this unit I did update prior to trip.
Can anyone recommend a replacement model and the price .
Regards. Roger
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Depends very much what features you require (and perhaps what you regard as glitches).
I have abandoned dedicated satnavs and use an Android navigation app on an Android head unit that I fitted in place of the old radio/CD unit.
 
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