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Windowlicker

Member Since: 24 Aug 2014
Location: East yorks
Posts: 290

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

Skytag placement query??

Hi there,

Having just purchased a Skytag unit from a Forum sponsor , I have read the instructions that are supplied with it and......

It says to place it somewhere , where it is effectively trying to mimick it " looking straight through a window"
I assume it just means minimal interference or material to pass through?

So my question is, can it basically go any where, or does it need to be hidden by the thinnest panel possible , will it transmit though metal just as it would plastic?
Should it really be near the upper section of the vehicle. Or buried deep within?

I appreciate I cant , and am not asking for specific locations to be mentioned on a public forum, I am just trying to determine how stealthy I can be with it , or is this limited to a location based on minimal density materials in the way etc?

Any help much appreciated as I am going to be fitting it this weekend.

Many thanks,
Nick

22nd Oct 2014 10:23pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20367

Any location that doesn't have a very thick density or overly contained.
I.e. Not under the battery for example.

22nd Oct 2014 11:07pm

taazzukcb

Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 663

2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Out of interest as I dont have one ... Does the Skytag not have the ability to take a remote GPS receiver?

So box could be anywhere but the GPS receiver somewhere more suited to picking up signal?

23rd Oct 2014 7:38am

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

Thank you for your order.

If you take a look at the Skytag website you'll see that they successfully tracked vehicles that were below decks on a cross channel ferry

However we have tried installing units under the battery and the coverage was 'patchy'.

They will work through Puma dash boards, under seats, through roof skins etc.

If you are unsure of your desired location try fitting the unit 'temporarily' on a long 'fly lead' and then phone up Skytag and ask them to test pick up

I don't think the unit can be used with a separate receiver, a call to Skytag will answer your question

23rd Oct 2014 8:53am

Windowlicker

Member Since: 24 Aug 2014
Location: East yorks
Posts: 290

Hi Steve, FCX ( matt ? )

Thanks for the replies,

My question has been answered, now at least I don't have to worry affecting it's function/capabilities with my planned location

Cheers,

Nick

23rd Oct 2014 6:59pm

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