Mounting GPS antennas under panel cover

Originally Posted by kirk.stant

I'm thinking of mounting a couple of "mouse" GPS antennas on the inside of my fiberglass LS6 panel cover using Dual-Lock on the TOP of the GPS antenna.. Reason is to have more real estate to place the antennas, and still provide a "break-away" function if I have to jettison the canopy (and cover, which goes with it). Any opinions about any effect the plastic Dual-Lock would have on GPS reception?

My gut feeling is "no effect", but I claim no deep knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum (other than how to run a no-lock intercept using an APQ-120...).

Comments?

Kirk
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Hey Kirk,
I have a gps antenna mounted under the front glareshield of my shk. construction materials in the "skyview" of the antenna are some wood frames, fiberglass with flat matt spray paint, some 1/2 inch steel tubing for the canopy frame, and the plexi. I have had no issues with signal loss, I even shortened the original long antenna lead to about 14 inches by soldering. if you are concerned about hook and loop tape on the top of the antenna, you could make a thin metal tray which might also shield the antenna from other instrument emissions.
Good Luck, Good Lift!
Scott.