Tim's Correct Antenna Mounting Positions

Mounting position of your carkit antenna is critical. To allow the antenna to transmit and receive signal form the network it must be mounted in the right position.

Here is a picture of a slightly "squashed" car to illustrate the correct mounting positions for different types of antenna.

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Here is the guide to were to mount your antenna.

Antenna Type Best (Optimal) 2nd 3rd Example Antenna
Roof mount (Non-Ground independent) E. Center of roof NONE NONE RFI Roof mount 3dB (SW1685) Gain GSM
On / Through Glass G. Center top of rear windscreen C. Center top of front windscreen NONE RFI OnGlass 3dB (APG873.3 or AMG877.3) Gain GSM
Ground Independent D or F. Gutter mount. Left or right side NONE NONE RFI 5dB (CD1695) gain GSM
Ground Independent Elevated Feed D or F. Gutter mount, Left or right side I or H. Boot lip mount, Left or right side A or B. Bonnet lip mount, Left or right side RFI 3 dB (CD1225) and 1.5dB (CD1150) gain GSM

For more info on these RFI GSM antennas, Look at my CarKit Antenna Spec Sheets page.

(c) Tim Merrell 1997-2000. www.fan.net.au/~mrvfone

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