magnetic gps antenna
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magnetic gps antenna
anybody got any ideas where i can mount the magnetic antenna? so far, i am thinking i will have to glue a small, thin magnetic plate to the dash but i am not too creative and the thought kills me! any clever ideas?
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i forgot to say that mine is portable so i will need to easily remove the antenna. i guess i will be going with taping or gluing a black metal plate in an inconspicous place on the dash. thanks for all of your help and suggestions.
i guess i could consider an extra antenna though. i'll look at the places you mentioned.
i guess i could consider an extra antenna though. i'll look at the places you mentioned.
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Originally Posted by bluvette79
i forgot to say that mine is portable so i will need to easily remove the antenna. i guess i will be going with taping or gluing a black metal plate in an inconspicous place on the dash. thanks for all of your help and suggestions.
i guess i could consider an extra antenna though. i'll look at the places you mentioned.
i guess i could consider an extra antenna though. i'll look at the places you mentioned.
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From: Goodyear Az
Although my setup is with Sirius radio, the concept is the same as with GPS. I bought a spare antenna for portable use, and put the antenna for the Vette on the frame. You can get to it by removing one of the tail-lights. Since the bumper is plastic or composite, it's virtually invisible as far as satellite signals are concerned.
Interestingly, my GPS gets the very best signal when the antenna is placed up to the headliner, since the the roof is also basically invisible. Sitting on the dash the signal drops, since the winshield blocks satellite signals more than the roof does.
Interestingly, my GPS gets the very best signal when the antenna is placed up to the headliner, since the the roof is also basically invisible. Sitting on the dash the signal drops, since the winshield blocks satellite signals more than the roof does.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by mike348
3M double sided tape. I put mine at the rear of the hatch and run the wires inside to unit.
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I used 3M tape and mounted it on the rear view mirror. I ran the wires under the trim and down the side post. It's reasonably unobtrusive and gets a good view of the satellites.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by DeeGee
I used 3M tape and mounted it on the rear view mirror. I ran the wires under the trim and down the side post. It's reasonably unobtrusive and gets a good view of the satellites.
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Originally Posted by nuke61
Although my setup is with Sirius radio, the concept is the same as with GPS. I bought a spare antenna for portable use, and put the antenna for the Vette on the frame. You can get to it by removing one of the tail-lights. Since the bumper is plastic or composite, it's virtually invisible as far as satellite signals are concerned.
Interestingly, my GPS gets the very best signal when the antenna is placed up to the headliner, since the the roof is also basically invisible. Sitting on the dash the signal drops, since the winshield blocks satellite signals more than the roof does.
Interestingly, my GPS gets the very best signal when the antenna is placed up to the headliner, since the the roof is also basically invisible. Sitting on the dash the signal drops, since the winshield blocks satellite signals more than the roof does.
i never thought of that. thats why it works on the frame!
in fact, i have a rag top so anywhere in the cockpit should still see the signal right through the top. i had better start taking my smart pills again!
Last edited by bluvette79; Nov 21, 2006 at 08:28 PM.
