[time-nuts] Re: Rooftop GNSS antenna mounting recommendations

[Bob Camp]

Hi

So, what really matters here?

Number one is coverage. How much of the sky can you see from the antenna? The more
the better. Exactly how you dimension “more” depends on the GNSS system you are tracking.

Next may well be the quality of the antenna. How that is “dimensioned” depends a lot on 
the bands you are after and what you will do with the data. 

After that comes fun stuff like stable mounts. 

The list does go on a bit from here ….

Getting to “best” will always be a combination of things.

Bob


> On Jul 4, 2023, at 6:57 AM, Don R via time-nuts <time-nuts at lists.febo.com> wrote:
> 
> I’d go one step further.  In the event the anchor is not rust proof,  after final assembly I’d coat the metal tightening nut of GNSS antenna and part of the threaded area with a thick layer of silicone rubber GE 25yr etc.  it will make dissemble much easier down the road.
> 
> Don Resor 
> 
> Sent from someone's iPhone
> 
>> 
>> https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-build-a-diy-gnss-reference-station/all#affix-your-antenna
>> 
>> This seems like an easy and low-cost method. Given the weight of the
>> cinder block, I wouldn't expect the antenna to move. Thoughts? Any
>> potential problems with this? Other methods that work well?
>> 
>> Matt
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