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GPS antenna

franksm · 2005-06-09 14:14:55

I have a GPS tracking security-device in my car and would like it to have a better "signal" as much as possible. Currently it uses a small "blob" of an antenna with a lead (ie. not built into the receiver) terminating in a tiny BNC-type screw-in connector. Are these antenna generic, and are there better options for a more…

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09-06-2005 3:14pm

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franksm

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I have a GPS tracking security-device in my car and would like it to have a better "signal" as much as possible.

Currently it uses a small "blob" of an antenna with a lead (ie. not built into the receiver) terminating in a tiny BNC-type screw-in connector.

Are these antenna generic, and are there better options for a more consistent signal. I have the antenna mounted on the rear shelf under the plastic window (convertible car) so it does have a good view of the sky albeit though the window and vinyl roof.

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