Any problems with BT GPSR in pocket?

[MarkH]

Would there be problems with sticking a BT GPSR in trouser pocket while walking? Jeans should be thin enough not to affect receiving radio signals from a satellite, right? And if not do most come with belt clips or is the Fortuna Clip-on the only one?

[lbendlin]

Think about the antenna geometry. Antennae like to have a sky view, means they should be positioned horizontally. Putting them into a pocket positions them vertically, reducing their efficiency.

Having said that, once they have acquired a fix they should work just fine in the pocket. The jeans fabric certainly has no impact.
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