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Question posted by DrG5159 on June 11th, 2013

I Forgot To Lower My Antenna For Gps Units And The Tops Were Torn Off. Help!

I have a basic GPS and a 5212 unit and both antenna were damaged by low haing branches. The tops were torn off and while one works the other does not. Can I buy the parts and repair them myself?

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