where is the antenna !!

ned1 · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:30 am Post subject: where is the antenna !!

Hi, waiting for my tomtom go 300 to come, can any tell me where the antenna is (in the base of the holder as there is a multipin plug there !!)
I am thinking of putting the unit to the right hand side on the windscreen near the post, but not sure I will get a good signal.
thanks
ned

Eldar · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:16 pm Post subject:

The built-in antenna is at thr top of the unit, there is also a connector at the bottom for an external antenna.

ned1 · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that, I am thinking of putting the unit to the right hand side on the windscreen near the post, but not sure I will get a good signal. is there a way I can check for the signal to see if it's working ok !!
thanks
ned

Eldar · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:20 pm Post subject:

If you already have a GO checking the signal is easy - go to the GPS Status screen. You will see grey and/or blue bars showing the satellite numbers and corresponding signal quality. Compare the values outside and inside the car.

ned1 · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:40 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that Eldar CoPilot

Still waiting for my go 300 Sad

sgould · Frequent Visitor Joined: Oct 05, 2004 Posts: 1320

Most car windscreens do not affect reception. The most common ones to have problems are the French cars with the athermic windscreens. These are the ones that look blue/purple from outside.
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