How do you mount the GPS antenna: with the label looking up to the sky or the dome side??
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Hello, I am glad to tell you that you just need to connect the GPS and GSM antenna to the right connector, and find an appropriate place and fix the antennas to make sure it receive signals well. When the green LED indicator on, GPS signal is normal.
1714200
I have mine mounted outside now for better reception. I used a little silicone to mount it outside a window.
1225735
Sorry I was so long getting an answer but the person I gave it to I just saw today. Yes it has two different mounting options (two sided tape; which I wouldn't use or suction cups; which really work. Hope you like this radar it sure was worth the money.
1638540
The antenna jack is an "MCX" type, used on GPS receivers and such. Adapters to change that to BNC and other more common ones are available online. The antenna mount is magnetic, although it doesn't seem like it is all that strong. I wouldn't put it on the roof of my truck for example, without feeling like it could fly off at any moment.
392006
just use the cordinates given by the gps. what is a "grid coordinate" anyway.
196279
I haven't used an antenna. I have mine mounted on top of center console and it stays covered with the Bimini top with no noticeable satellite interference. Standard Horizon says if you flush mount you need an antenna though, not sure what the model number is but I have seen them on amazon under the section labeled " customers who bought this also bought these items". It is a pretty sweet unit, I love mine. I can navigate tight turn unmarked dredged channels without the spotlights at night.
2074259
The one I purchased included the GXM 30 antenna. It was for the GPS and XM radio. That's where the initials for the antenna come from. Good luck
1982480
Your GPS should have a suction cup to mount it to the windshield. The same suction cup will stick to the plastic disk in the middle of the Dashboard Mount.
1990212
The ball on the stem of the mount should snap into the hole in the back of your GPS. The fit is tight but it should snap right on.
1257597
Thanks so much for your advice! I drove myself nuts for several days trying to figure out how to attach the nuvi to the mount and your method plus a consumer-posted photo of the friction mount on Amazon finally did the trick. Garmin should be ashamed of itself for not providing directions.
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This cable fits my Garmin GPS, maybe not some other GPS units. There's a connector on the rear of my GPS, that is covered by a rubber cap. Just pull the cap off (it's fastened to the GPS so it doesn't come off completely) and plug the cable into this connector. Place the antenna part anyplace that's convenient and has an unobstructed view of the sky.
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If its on your roof use one like the one I ordered here HDTV Antenna Mount - 20in If you want it on a pole I would either put 1" metal outdoor conduit pole plumb in ground and either put a bag of sack crete around it or do what I seen someone do put it in a 5 gal bucket and pour sackcrete in around it.
1545404
No. It has to be pointed towards the sky. You need a sloped window or else reception will be spotty at best.
1883067
According to what I read sometimes an external antenna is a good thing if the GPS has as obstruction between it and the sky (ie under a dash or a canopy). I chose to not take a chance and avoided the problem by mounting mine outside my dash.
715314
No problem just make sure your mast or pole is straight up and down and you have the correct skew and elevation for your area .you are hitting 3 satellites instead of one with the 18"dish you should have no problem
534998
Not sure about the metal roof, but I'd say at least 30' from the ground. Inverted V would probably be easier to mount than horizontally. Also, ver rival polarization is used by more CBers than beam antennas which are horizontally polarized.
283850
i use Orion Min-EQ Tabletop Equatorial Telescope Mount. that's enough for me