Where is the best place to mount a GPS antenna on a boat?

The antenna will give its best performance with a clear view of the sky, so under a bimini top or dodger is somewhat limiting, but generally not too much of a problem. The general rule of thumb is to put it as out of the way as you can get it, but still ensure a clear view of the sky.

Where do you mount one point antenna?

Point-1 antennas contain a very sensitive electronic compass in the housing. Therefore, it is very important to mount the antenna at least 12″ away from anything that emits a magnetic field e.g. trolling motors, VHF antennas, and radars.

When siting a GPS aerial on a vessel should it be placed?

For the best results, use the antenna in the centre of a metal roof at least 5 cm away from any roof bars or radio antennas. Do not mount the antenna close to the edge of the roof as reflections from the ground may interfere with the signals.

What does a Lowrance Point 1 do?

The Lowrance Point-1 is the ideal position and heading device. The Point-1 provides extremely accurate and rapid boat position and speed updates. In addition – unlike other position-only antennas – the Point-1 provides heading for accurate boat direction at any speed and for radar/chart overlay.

What does a point one antenna do?

The Point-1 provides extremely accurate and rapid boat position and speed updates. In addition – unlike other position-only antennas – the Point-1 provides heading for accurate boat direction at any speed and for radar/chart overlay.

How do I enter GPS coordinates into Lowrance?

An easy way to enter a waypoint with the HDS keypad models is to press the waypoint button once and select the latitude and longitude. Enter the numbers with the keypad using the arrow keys to change the numbers to the ones you want to change.

How does Lowrance GPS work?

By locking onto a fourth satellite, the GPS can compute a 3D (three-dimensional) fix, calculating your altitude as well as your latitude/longitude position. In order to do this Lowrance uses a 12 parallel-channel receiver in all of its current products. Three of the channels lock on to satellites for triangulation.

How good is the Lowrance antenna?

The Lowrance internal antenna is pretty good. Bigger is always better as is the view from up high to avoid loosing your focus on driving. while the internal antenna “works”….it will never work as good as an external antenna.

What is the refresh rate of the elite antennas?

The Elite 5ti and 7ti have a refresh rate of 2-3 times per second. The Elite 7ti2 and HDS-7 Live have a refresh rate of 10 times per second ( the same as the Pont 1 external antenna). Also keep in mind that the newer generations of Lowrance units are more rectangular in shape.

Is a bigger antenna better for track driving?

Down low with a metal roof will result is possible dropouts, but for just following a track as opposed to making a track your experience would probably be ok. I hate dropouts when making a track. The Lowrance internal antenna is pretty good. Bigger is always better as is the view from up high to avoid loosing your focus on driving.

What is the difference between Lowrance Trophy 5 and Lowrance 7?

Also keep in mind that the newer generations of Lowrance units are more rectangular in shape. A newer 7 inch will be a tad larger than the square 5m/Trophy 5/ Gen2 units. But the new 5 inch units are a ton smaller, take a 5m and chop the top 1/4th off.