new focus, sat nav problems

Hello,

I have a new Focus which has a 'solar-reflect' windscreen, also
'quick-clear' heated windscreen. I am thinking of getting a sat nav unit
(Tom-tom or Garmin) but I read that there may be a problem receiving the GPS
signals through the widscreen. Is this true ?

If I have to have an external aerial for the GPS, where & how should I fit
it, is it a DIY or workshop job.?

Thanks

KK

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wrote
>Hello,
>
>I have a new Focus which has a 'solar-reflect' windscreen, also
>'quick-clear' heated windscreen. I am thinking of getting a sat nav
>unit (Tom-tom or Garmin) but I read that there may be a problem
>receiving the GPS signals through the widscreen. Is this true ?

The Tomtom units that have been on sale for the past year have a more
sensitive receiver (SiRFstar III) and you should have no problems with
athermic and heated windscreens.

Older receivers worked with heated front screens but not with athermic
screens.


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