Acquiring Satellite Lock - Racelogic VBOX LapTimer Quick Start Manual

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If the vehicle being used does not have a metal roof, then place the GPS antenna on a flat piece of metal at least 10 cm

in diameter. If this is not possible, copper or aluminium foil can be used to create a shaped ground plane underneath the

antenna. For example, on a fibreglass roof, mount the antenna on top of the roof, and place some adhesive backed

metal foil underneath, on the inside of the roof.

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Acquiring Satellite Lock

Tall buildings or trees can block GPS signals, causing a reduction in the number and quality of satellites being tracked,

leading to inaccurate position measurements and a noisy velocity signal.

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