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LinDens90XS



Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
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2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
GPS and Mobile signals
Not sure if this is daft, but could a GPS receiver and or a mobile phone arial work if fitted under the dash or behind the roof lining or side panels. I would think the signal would be stronger if attached to the windows or screen, but don't want to advertise the fact. I would presume under the seats in the seat box would not work as to much steel and ECU could interfere, also under the bonnet engine may disrupt the signal. Is my thinking way off? your thoughts would be welcome. Thanks in advance. Regards
Dennis.
Post #642478 7th Aug 2017 8:41pm
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Intercept



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black
In my experience, behind speedo GPS = no, GSM mobile = yes.
Post #642484 7th Aug 2017 8:59pm
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gilarion



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I have a GPS receiver and mobile arial fitted behind the rear quarter light trim panel and both work fine. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #642485 7th Aug 2017 9:17pm
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LinDens90XS



Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
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Thanks for that. Gilarion, do you not have a speaker there? as I would have thought that would interfere with the signal. Regards
Dennis.
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JAY BOY



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My GPS is in the dash and works fine Thumbs Up
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gilarion



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LinDens90XS wrote:
Thanks for that. Gilarion, do you not have a speaker there? as I would have thought that would interfere with the signal.


Yes I do have the speakers but they have not interfered with the signal. In fact both units have magnets on the rear that help with fixing, so obviously magnets do not cause a problem. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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LinDens90XS



Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
Location: Merseyside
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2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
Thanks for all your answers. So it looks like I am fine fitting anywhere in the cabin attached to the aluminium panels. Regards
Dennis.
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zsd-puma



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The GPS antenna for my stereo is just under the top of the dash. Works a treat.
Post #642670 8th Aug 2017 11:57pm
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