| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
gus779
Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 30, 2005
Posts: 10
|
 Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:14 pm Post subject: GPS inside an armoured car |
 |
|
Hello!
I have a Holux GPS Slim 236 and I'm planning on using it inside an armoured car. Does anyone know if it would work inside an armoured car as good as it would inside a normal car? Or would it not even get any signal at all? Would the thicker glasses and metal reduce the signals the GPS receives in a considerable way that I should consider buying an antenna? Has anyone experienced this?
Any comments will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Gustavo |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
mikealder
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005
Posts: 19638
Location: Blackpool , Lancs
|
| Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| The 236 is pretty good at pulling in a signal, I would give it a try before bothering with any external connection, to give it a help let it acquire a signal before putting it in the vehicle, if you have a GPS status page within the software monitor it to see how much the signal degrades when introduce it to the car - Mike |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Skippy
Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: 24/06/2003 00:22:12
Posts: 2946
Location: Escaped to the Antipodies! 36.83°S 174.75°E
|
| Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: GPS inside an armoured car |
|
|
| gus779 wrote: | | I have a Holux GPS Slim 236 and I'm planning on using it inside an armoured car. |
It should be fine - the problem is not so much the thickness or tinting of the glass, but rather the heat reflective metalic coatings they put on some glass. If you do get reception problems then try putting the receiver behind the inside rear view mirror where they often have a non coated area.
Go on, tell us why you are going to be driving around in an armoured car then. 8)
_________________
Gone fishing! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
gus779
Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 30, 2005
Posts: 10
|
| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks for the prompt answers!
I'll give it a try then before ordering an antenna. I'll have my car back from the armour garage within 1 month and then I'll post it back here if it there's a great signal loss or not.
Skippy, I wish I didn't have this problem, but where I live security has now became a major concern. Armoured car is not luxury, it's a necessity.
Thanks! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Pc-Mobile
Frequent Visitor
Joined: 26/10/2002 10:38:36
Posts: 789
Location: Hong Kong
|
| Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:58 am Post subject: |
|
|
If your armoured car is bullet proof top to bottom then I doubt any signal will get through.
_________________
Pc-Mobile
http://pc-mobile.net/gps.htm |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
aaronprez
Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 09, 2006
Posts: 11
|
| Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| An external antenna seems ideal for this situation. They aren't too expensive either. I got one just so I would have a better chance at getting WAAS reception, and it really does get a stronger signal. Even if have the receiver on the roop vs receiver/external antenna, the external antenna gets noticibly stronger signals than the internal patch antenna. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mrgrimsby
Regular Visitor
Joined: Mar 05, 2007
Posts: 147
|
| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:10 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Gus 779 do you live in Manchester? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
grayus
Regular Visitor
Joined: Sep 05, 2005
Posts: 106
Location: Staffs Moorlands
|
| Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject: |
|
|
i think you mean Liverpool mrgrimsby  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DennisN
Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 14893
Location: Keynsham
|
| Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:11 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| mrgrimsby wrote: | | Gus 779 do you live in Manchester? |
I hope he doesn't live in Keynsham!
_________________
Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
![]() Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in for private messages
Log in
