Lay horizontally with the patch pointing up - as in the photo.  GPS is
circularly polarised so rotation won't make any difference.
RP

On 28 May 2015 at 15:28, Chetan Bhargava <cbhargava@gmail.com> wrote:

> What is the best polarization for a GPS antenna (or module) like one in t=
he
> pictures (links below)?
>
>
> 1.
>
>
>
> 2.
>
>
> <
> http://www.robosoftsystems.co.in/roboshop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/i=
mage/500x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/p/gps1.jpg
> >
>
> Should the flat side with large surface area be pointed to sky or can it =
be
> mounted vertically?
>
> Take an example of image #2 where the mounted headers are right angled an=
d
> if the headers directly go into breadboard, mounting the whole module
> vertically.
>
> Which antenna position will acquire more satellites?
>
> Thanks for insights and pointers.
>
> Chetan Bhargava
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