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British Forum => Technical Support => Topic started by: Martino on March 26, 2024, 02:08:56 pm

Title: External antenna gps - ok to mount on an aluminium bracket?
Post by: Martino on March 26, 2024, 02:08:56 pm

Hi there;

Fitting the external antenna kit, thinking of mounting the gps mouse on an alu bracket with it oriented “as normal”, beneath a rear window, and otherwise a distance away from metal. Will this work? Is it ok if it is on a small aluminium plate? Or will it degrade gps performance?

Thanks for advice

Martin

Title: Re: External antenna gps - ok to mount on an aluminium bracket?
Post by: steveu on March 26, 2024, 02:42:35 pm

Has it got clear, unimpeded views of the sky?

Title: Re: External antenna gps - ok to mount on an aluminium bracket?
Post by: Martino on March 26, 2024, 02:49:16 pm

Affirm…

Title: Re: External antenna gps - ok to mount on an aluminium bracket?
Post by: PaulSS on March 26, 2024, 06:06:22 pm

 All will be well  :)

Title: Re: External antenna gps - ok to mount on an aluminium bracket?
Post by: Martino on March 26, 2024, 06:19:20 pm

Great stuff, thank you for the prompt feedback  :)

Title: Re: External antenna gps - ok to mount on an aluminium bracket?
Post by: exfirepro on March 28, 2024, 07:02:50 pm

Hi Martin,

As previously advised, perfectly OK to mount it on a small bracket as long as it is kept 'right side up'.

Just a minor point - are you aware that the GPS mouse contains a magnet - which of course won't stick to aluminium, but would mount perfectly onto a light steel bracket... (or you could of course use double-sided tape).

Best Regards

Peter