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gps antenna location?

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Forum Name: Mobile Video, GPS, and Navigation
Forum Discription: Mobile Video Head Units, DVD Players, LCD and TFT Monitors, Navigation, GPS, PS2, PS3, XBox, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=125340
Printed Date: June 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM


Topic: gps antenna location?

Posted By: jfo8778
Subject: gps antenna location?
Date Posted: December 30, 2010 at 9:13 AM

Hello, I was wondering where to mount my GPS antenna? Should I put it on the roof or the dash.I will be installing a JVC KW-NT3HDT in my 2007 Ford F-150 FX2.Also, how do i route the wire up to the roof. Any info would be a great help.Thank you



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Posted By: Ween
Date Posted: December 30, 2010 at 12:54 PM

hi,

you can place it underneath the dash as long as there is only plastic above it.  remove the plastic trim/tray above the radio for better access.  assuming the antenna is magnetic, attach to metal bracing.  as close to the base of the windshield, if possible, would be best.

mark




Posted By: jfo8778
Date Posted: December 30, 2010 at 2:07 PM
Ok thank you! one more question, does the orientation of the antenna matter. I mean does the dome shaped part have to facing up?Thanks again
for your help.



Posted By: Ween
Date Posted: December 30, 2010 at 3:33 PM
the bottom is flat?..the dome points up to the sky.


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