Re: GPS antenna location



On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:51:04 -0800 (PST), Rob <skinner555@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote in
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I have been getting conflicting advice about relative position in
regard to my radar dome. Both will be mounted on my mast about 12 to
24 inches apart. I have a choice of having the GPS right below the
bottom of the dome or I could put an extension and have it extend a
few inches above the dome. Any advice?

Why put your GPS antenna way up there? GPS works well as long as it has
a clear view of the sky, and it's best to keep the cable run as short as
possible. I've not had any problems with antennas mounted on the stern
pulpit.

--
Best regards,
John Navas <http:/navasgroup.com>
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