Where to Place Your GPS Antenna to Record Accurate Data 

A minimum of 5cm and ideally 10cm.

Wires can become broken over time, and if this happens then replacements are available. This video is about the position of the antenna, but the routing of the wire will be down to user preference and circumstance such as if it is a temporary install or for a permanent race car fitment. If a driver coach is only in a car for a day, or it is an antenna with a performance meter that is possibly being used in multiple vehicles, then this method is what we commonly see. Long term installations either use existing apertures or sometimes are drilled with a rubber grommet etc to stop water ingress, but it is up to the vehicle and system owner. The ultimate take away from this video should be that an antenna needs a good ground plane and clear view of the sky away from obstructions or possible reflections of satellite signal that could affect data accuracy.

We would recommend 10cm distance from any other item including antenna.

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The antenna will not be affected by the rain as it is IP67 rated. It would be a good idea to route the cable though so that rain can't run down the wire and in to the VBOX antenna socket.