Hey guys, I just got this unit & will be installing this weekend...where's a good place to install the antenna? I'm thinking under the dash on top of the unit if theres room? thanks in advance!
Posted Apr 08, 2010 · 01:47 UTC#1
GPS Antenna Location
Posted Apr 09, 2010 · 01:07 UTC#2
That should be fine as long as you are absolutely sure there is no metal inside the dash above where the antenna is to be placed, not just straight up, but on a 45 degree angle on all sides, to ensure it can receive the signals.
Posted Apr 10, 2010 · 02:10 UTC#3
cool...where do you have yours located? i'd like to keep mine stealth so that people won't know if i have a navigation system or not...
Posted Apr 11, 2010 · 01:56 UTC#4
cool...where do you have yours located? i'd like to keep mine stealth so that people won't know if i have a navigation system or not...
Mine is located above my air conditioning vent, very close to the upper dash plastic. If you have a newer car, it might be worth looking around online to see if there is a default installation location for GPS antennas. I did this and found a dealer manual for installing GPS head units for the European version of my car, so I knew that this was the optimal location.
If you can't find a manual, it's up to your judgement. Just be sure to test it before you close up the dash. You should be able find a enough room for the antenna somewhere under the dash and still be able to pull a signal, in most cars at least.
Posted Apr 12, 2010 · 19:39 UTC#5
I installed mine (GPS Antenna) under center speaker plastic cap in Kia Rondo( My Model does not have center speaker). Check my posting about Kia Rondo install. You may be able find similar spot in your car too. In my install Microphone is mounted over top of the rear view mirror, and will be only visible it looked carefully.
Posted Apr 15, 2010 · 04:40 UTC#6
thanks for the input guys...has anyone installed theirs under the dash above the receiver? I'd like to have the antenna out of view...
Posted Apr 15, 2010 · 19:43 UTC#7
thanks for the input guys...has anyone installed theirs under the dash above the receiver? I'd like to have the antenna out of view...
That is exactly I said. The antenna is mounted out of sight above the receiver. Check my thread with lots of Photos on how it is mounted.
Thanks