Re: BMW's GPS Technology

[Marc Berger <marc@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know where the 1997-1999 antenna is either.  However, you'll see 
that the 2000 models have "antlers" on the back of the roof.  I have seen 
it on the 750iL and assume it will be on all 2000 GPS equipped cars.  The 
antlers are two black nubs in a row built onto a short black base.  You'll 
also be able to distinguish Y2K M-B's by their GPS antenna which is only 
"one hump".  I'm not sure if these antennae also for the receiver and/ or 
phone.

 >From: Abunde Tundra <abunde@domain.elided>
 >Subject: BMW's GPS Technology
 >
 >
 >Dear List Members:
 >I was reading up on GPS technology over the weekend
 >and every article that I read says that every GPS
 >system
 >has two things required in order for it to work, a
 >receiver and an antenna.
 >I have a 1999 540i with BMW's navigational system, and
 >I am definitely sure that my car does not have an
 >antenna (at least one that I can see or recognize).
 >Assuming that I am right, does it mean that BMW's
 >system is different from what the rest of the world
 >uses?
 >I will appreciate any thoughful insights/knowledge.
 >
 >


Marc Berger
BMW CCA # 127312
1997 540iA Cashmere Beige 29K mi.   SOLD
1985 528e 166K mi. Bahama Beige
1997 Explorer  30K mi.
2000 540iA Sahara Beige on order

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