Navman

[Sturmey Archer]

If the GPS has a built-in aerial, does that mean the unit cannot be flush mounted?

--Andy

[LURCHER]

Mark Parkin Navman man at plastimo

07884 442297 Mobile
0148977 8863 direct line office
email m.parkin@plastimo.co.uk
The other guy in there is Paul who is the Tech guy .

PLASTIMO UK
HAMILTON BUSINESS PARK
BOTLEY ROAD
HEDGE END
HAMPSHIRE

I posted my VHF set back with a covering letter a new one was returned next day , did not have M1 M2 programmed in so they sent another one next day .

Please do not say where you got his number as he is a customer of mine!

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by LURCHER

Please do not say where you got his number as he is a customer of mine!

ex-customer?

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Sturmey Archer

If the GPS has a built-in aerial, does that mean the unit cannot be flush mounted?

--Andy

Hadn't thought of that - depends on the design I suppose - would still be ok with signal - they work in a car!!!

[Richard B]

You would need the built-in aerial to have a clear unobstructed view of the sky. You're right that flush mounting could be a challenge - a friend of mine managed a flush mount using a custom made kit which wasn't so much flush as surface mount!

Our own chartplotter has the aerial mounted only a few inches away from the unit, built into the top of the console. It works well, but doesn't work with a mobile 'phone placed on top of it.