Nowt simple is there

after a fair bit of sifting through all / a lot of links I get the feeling that my link's gonna be one of the best options for me, I have the software / maps installed but now just need the hardware. I'll have a wander down the local shops tomorrow to see what they have to offer as well, I'll let peeps know
*/ wonders if he can make an gps aerial out of a bean tin and wire ?