WT5800 Installation Guide
3-6 WebTech Wireless Inc.
Antenna Installation Dos and Don’ts
DO
Use only the supplied (or WebTech approved) antennas designed
for the correct frequencies.
Mount GPS antennas with a maximum view to the sky.
Mount antennas outside and on the vehicle roof (where possible).
Mount antennas securely. With through-hole installations, confirm
the installation is water tight (use silicone sealant).
DON'T
Don't mount antennas in areas with limited space for a ground
plane. Ground planes should provide at least 6" (15cm) of metal in
all directions.
Don't mount antennas close to another antenna. Provide as much
distance between antennas as possible. This includes the
GSM802.11g and GPS.
Don't mount antennas where they are covered or blocked by
metal.
Don't mount antennas close to people. Antennas should be
mounted where vehicle occupants will be separated from the
radiating element by at least 8" inches (20 cm).
Don't mount antennas where they are close to electronic
management and control systems.
Don't mount GPS antennas where they will be on an angle. They
should be horizontal to see as much sky as possible.
Don't run the GPS antenna cable to the roof of a vehicle through
the door. The vehicle door will eventually sever the cable and lose
connection between the GPS and Locator.
Don't tightly kink or wrap excess cable. Be careful not to trap any
cables when refitting trims to the vehicle.
Don't over tighten the connection between the antenna and the
Locator. Ensure that the antenna is not loose. E.g. hand tighten
then use a wrench to tighten another 1/8 of a turn (approximately).
