Mounting location of GPS antenna

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Topic: Mounting location of GPS antenna

Posted By: awd_sr
Subject: Mounting location of GPS antenna
Date Posted: June 28, 2002 at 12:49 PM

I got my Clarion 310C autoPC and am ready to put it in. The directions say mount the antenna to the dash, near the windshield, but the antenna has magnetic mounts, so I assume its safe to mount on the roof. Anyone know if it can withstand being mounted outside? I know signal wise this is the better location (on roof) as it has better line of sight of the GPS satellites.

Thanks

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Posted By: Carbotix
Date Posted: July 07, 2002 at 12:16 AM

I have mounted them on the roof before and haven't had any come back, so I say go for it just be careful going though car washes. Bring the antenna inside the car if you do. You might want to keep it next to the door so you don't have a wire running accross the top of your car.

Posted By: awd_sr
Date Posted: July 08, 2002 at 10:39 AM

thanks carbotix, I'll try it out this evening\

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