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Old 06-30-2019, 04:50 PM   #1
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Satellite Compass Mounting Location

Most gps antennae work fine when mounted behind thin fibreglass e.g.
within a flybridge brow. What's so different about satellite compasses....which comprise two or more gps receivers....that all manufacturers make a big deal about mounting as high as possible in clear air above everything else?


Would be interested to hear from anyone who's successfully installed a Sat compass other than as recommended.
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I've only installed with a clear view upward.


Love sat compasses.
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Old 07-01-2019, 07:10 AM   #3
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Why would you mount it contrary to manufacturers directions?
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Why would you mount it contrary to manufacturers directions?
I never said I was going to do that. I am simply wanting to understand Why those are the directions.
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