In Search of Antenna Reception

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For the most consistent reception, a fixed mount antenna on the masthead would offer the best view of satellites.

1. This is a photo of the GO on the sundeck of a Saba 50. Although the antenna is shown plugged in, it did not significantly improve reception. A hole in a rubber mat held it in place.

2. The photograph below shows the optional GO small antenna mounted on the TV arm of my boat. While it is possible to receive GRIB files with the antenna located below decks on the author’s Tartan 33, connecting with satellites can be vexing.

3. The Iridium Go presents the most compact form factor of all the devices that we’ve tested to date.