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Antenna Location
Although, many say the "magnetic style" GPS
antennas, which are the industry standard are
waterproof, they are not truly waterproof in
many ways. Most are only IP65 rated.
FYI: IP65 (waterproof rating) is tested at 4 psi
of water pressure. Hard rain may fall at
pressures of 5-7 PSI. Drive-through vehicle
wash facilities use approx. 1500 psi.
recommended to use an antenna rated for
external use.
We do include the magnetic-style antenna as
standard with our systems. Most often, the
antenna can simply be mounted on the truck's
dashboard, near the base of the windshield. This
location allows the antenna clear and
unobstructed access to the sky. Most windshield
glass should not significantly hinder reception
from GPS satellites.
However, a small percent of chassis the OEMs are
using have glass with coatings which may inhibit
the signal.
The location of antenna
is key to successful
operations.
It is
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