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Don Ingram wrote:
> John Samperi wrote:
>> G'day all
> 
> Hiya,
> 
> For the cost of an OEM GPS module (<AUD100) it is probably easier to just add it 
> into the clock module & keep it all self contained.
> 
> Cheeep plastic Stevenson screens for the temp sensors are easy to come by, until 
> you need to find one in a hurry for an email reply ;-), if all else fails make a 
> stack of white plastic saucers with the centre cut out & 3 threaded rods with 
> spacers between the saucers spaced around the outer circumfrence.
> 
> Main idea is to create a ventilated space that is out of direct sunlight and 
> clear of radiation from the screen surface. The idea of the screen construction 
> is to minimise the exposed area of the outer wall to sunlight.
> 
> Alternatively try the zone beneath the display although if it is wall mounted 
> then you will have the measurement distorted by the warm air rising up the face 
> of the building.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Don

I can get RS 232 output GPS antenna (these are self contained mag base, 
black units about 4"sq for around the au$80 mark) we use these for our 
speed monitors in Rally cars, so they are robust.

I have one outside (has been exposed for over 2 years) and is still 
running (and no I am not worried about tracking the movement of the 
house, just needed one for test and they do not work well inside, so 
extended cable)


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Regards,

Kat.
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