If you recently upgraded to the M8N module (see my recent thread on how to do this if interested) and want to increase reliability further by having the satellites received you can swap the stock 2mm antenna on the mini 8 module I suggestedfor a higher quality taoglas 4mm antenna.
By doing this you are converting the excessive beam width of the stock antenna into higher sensitivity to useable satellites in view and not useless ones at the peripherals of the stock mini 8 antenna.
All for just $5. Link here:
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/CGGP.25.4.A.02/931-1126-ND/2690283
See the video below for an idea of how antenna swapping works on passive antenna gps modules. You will also have to remove the shield from the mini 8 and place it back once finished using your soldering iron. Enjoy!
By doing this you are converting the excessive beam width of the stock antenna into higher sensitivity to useable satellites in view and not useless ones at the peripherals of the stock mini 8 antenna.
All for just $5. Link here:
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/CGGP.25.4.A.02/931-1126-ND/2690283
See the video below for an idea of how antenna swapping works on passive antenna gps modules. You will also have to remove the shield from the mini 8 and place it back once finished using your soldering iron. Enjoy!
