billdz
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Most of my GPS trackers have a 25mm square ceramic patch antenna with a pin through the middle (slightly off center) that is soldered to the circuit board (see pic). My understanding is that the ceramic exterior is just to flatten and protect a wire antenna inside. Is anyone familiar with these antennas?
One of my devices recently has been intermittently losing the GPS signal. I opened the tracker and saw a crack in the antenna. Apparently this is adversely affecting reception. I see similar antennas for sale on eBay for around $5, not sure whether they are interchangeable with mine. I am guessing that replacement involves simply unsoldering the pin, removing the old antenna, placing the new antenna in the same spot and soldering the pin. Is that right?
Anyone had a similar issue or have any thoughts on how to repair or replace the antenna?
Thanks,
Bill
One of my devices recently has been intermittently losing the GPS signal. I opened the tracker and saw a crack in the antenna. Apparently this is adversely affecting reception. I see similar antennas for sale on eBay for around $5, not sure whether they are interchangeable with mine. I am guessing that replacement involves simply unsoldering the pin, removing the old antenna, placing the new antenna in the same spot and soldering the pin. Is that right?
Anyone had a similar issue or have any thoughts on how to repair or replace the antenna?
Thanks,
Bill