GPS Tracking Accessories

The GSM antenna can be placed at the edge of the windshield using the 3M tape located on the under side of the antenna. GSM antenna can also be located along side the unit. The GSM antenna is not as critical as the GPS antenna and does not require clear view of the sky.

The installation of the GSM antenna also needs to be installed prior to use of the locator. The GSM antenna needs to be connected to the ANTENNA port located on the front side of the locator along with the GPS antenna. Failure to connect the GSM antenna will result in no communications from the locator.

Mount the GPS antenna on an area of the vehicle where there is no obstruction of the sky. The recommended location of the GPS antenna is the roof of the vehicle or top of the trunk. A magnet is contained within the GPS antenna that permits mounting in the middle of the roof or trunk. Be careful when placing, moving or removing the magnetic-mount antenna to not drag it across the metal surface and damage the finish of the vehicle. If the area is not metal, epoxy can be used. If it is essential that the antenna be fitting out of site, the following considerations should be observed:

• The antenna's view of the sky must be as wide as possible.
• The antenna's field of view must not be obscured by any metallic object (including front windscreens with heating, UV filter or metallic tints)
• The top of antenna should point towards the field of view.
• Signal strength is enhanced if antenna is mounted directly onto metal.

With these points in mind, the GPS antenna should be mounted under a window, normally either the front or rear screen, as these generally provide the maximum view of the sky. Although there are no fixed rules, generally it is acceptable for the antenna to be located under the dash lining, under a non-metallic parcel shelf or within an instrument or light cluster. After installation, GPS operation should be tested as rigorously as possible to ensure optimum performance under operational conditions.