GPS antenna location?
#1
GPS antenna location?
My wife and I are experienced GPS users (geocaching, survey markers, etc).
We've noticed that the Escape Hybrid roof is thick enough to block our garage door remote control. This made me wonder where the GPS antenna for the navigation system is mounted. Does anyone know?
Lloyd
We've noticed that the Escape Hybrid roof is thick enough to block our garage door remote control. This made me wonder where the GPS antenna for the navigation system is mounted. Does anyone know?
Lloyd
#3
Re: GPS antenna location?
I'm not sure about the FEH, but my 07 MMH has "an antenna" on the right side just front of the passenger door that I thought was the NAV antenna (since the FM antenna is usually etched on the liftgate windows, right?)
Here's a picture of the 07 MMH that has that antenna...cant see it in this picture, but it's squiggly, almost like a double helix, and not normal straight FM antenna at all.
http://www.autoweb.com/content/resea...s_id_int/41846
Here's a picture of the 07 MMH that has that antenna...cant see it in this picture, but it's squiggly, almost like a double helix, and not normal straight FM antenna at all.
http://www.autoweb.com/content/resea...s_id_int/41846
#5
Re: GPS antenna location?
Originally Posted by TeeSter
Thats your FM antenna.... the only thing on the liftgate is a defroster.
#6
Re: GPS antenna location?
Hi Lloyd
The GPS antenna is behind the Navi which has to be removed to access the antenna. It is held in place by one screw. I thought I read it was part of the Audio Control Protocol module, but it's not.
GaryG
The GPS antenna is behind the Navi which has to be removed to access the antenna. It is held in place by one screw. I thought I read it was part of the Audio Control Protocol module, but it's not.
GaryG
Last edited by GaryG; 09-11-2006 at 03:41 PM.
#7
Re: GPS antenna location?
GPS is a very faint signal, and needs to be pretty much line of sight with the sky.
It will go through thin ( 1/8" ) plastic or glass, but sheet metal of any kind is a formitable barrier.
I've been suspicious of that little plastic square ( or rectangle, not looking at it now ) in the center of the dash, near the windshield. I can't confirm at this point, but other than the outside of the car, this would be the logical place. ( also close to the back of the Nav unit itself )
IT IS POSSIBLE ( but improbable ) for the GPS signal to be integtrated into the AM/FM whip antenna on the outside of the car.
It will go through thin ( 1/8" ) plastic or glass, but sheet metal of any kind is a formitable barrier.
I've been suspicious of that little plastic square ( or rectangle, not looking at it now ) in the center of the dash, near the windshield. I can't confirm at this point, but other than the outside of the car, this would be the logical place. ( also close to the back of the Nav unit itself )
IT IS POSSIBLE ( but improbable ) for the GPS signal to be integtrated into the AM/FM whip antenna on the outside of the car.
#8
Re: GPS antenna location?
Originally Posted by gpsman1
IT IS POSSIBLE ( but improbable ) for the GPS signal to be integtrated into the AM/FM whip antenna on the outside of the car.
#9
Re: GPS antenna location?
I think you missed the point. One antenna could serve multiple purposes. This is almost certainly not the case here, but could be in the future.
FWIW, GPS L1 Band = 1575.42 Mhz Wavelength = 19.029cm ( 0.19029m ).
Or 1.5 Ghz in round terms.
FWIW, GPS L1 Band = 1575.42 Mhz Wavelength = 19.029cm ( 0.19029m ).
Or 1.5 Ghz in round terms.
#10
Re: GPS antenna location?
Hi Ray
If you look on top of the center of the dash close to the winshield, there is a 1 1/2 inch square plug. Pretty sure that that is the top of the GPS antenna. The shop manual says the navi has to be removed to access it. This location would give the antenna a clear shot though the windshield. It looks like the brackett that holds the antenna in a horizontal position is bolted to the firewall.
GaryG
If you look on top of the center of the dash close to the winshield, there is a 1 1/2 inch square plug. Pretty sure that that is the top of the GPS antenna. The shop manual says the navi has to be removed to access it. This location would give the antenna a clear shot though the windshield. It looks like the brackett that holds the antenna in a horizontal position is bolted to the firewall.
GaryG