Does the antenna not need to be exposed to receive a signal? #17
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Does the antenna not need to be exposed to receive a signal? So can it be enclosed with the circuit board and battery? I don't know much about antennas but I thought they needed to be out in the open to be able to send a signal. |
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GPS and other GNSS signals are radio signals that can be blocked by things like metal, water, buildings and mountains. So it is important that the antenna is not covered with any materials that might block radio signals. Also remember that humans are mostly water and therefore block signals. So always take a few steps back if you want to run a quick test. If you want to protect your electronics, you can use things like plastic boxes, plastic zip seal bags and heat shrink tubing. Always make sure that your antenna is facing up. Typically, there is a solder dot on the side that needs to point to the sky. |
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GPS and other GNSS signals are radio signals that can be blocked by things like metal, water, buildings and mountains. So it is important that the antenna is not covered with any materials that might block radio signals. Also remember that humans are mostly water and therefore block signals. So always take a few steps back if you want to run a quick test.
If you want to protect your electronics, you can use things like plastic boxes, plastic zip seal bags and heat shrink tubing.
Always make sure that your antenna is facing up. Typically, there is a solder dot on the side that needs to point to the sky.