GaryG

Hi

I see the same as Dave with the exception that very occasionally I do see a RSSI bar for a short period (seconds).

The antenna is facing toward the sky with approximately a 10 degree by 70 degree opening  although through double glazed glass.

For a comparison, my phone, placed beside the patch antenna shows seven satellites (varies) with S/N readings between 18 and 28 (or so). I'm using the Android GPS Test app (Ver. 1.5.4) in the phone (a Moto G).

GaryG

Hello all, my first comment at this forum.

I received my KiwiSDR Kit a few days ago.

I am using the kit's GPS black blob at a window with limited sky view. I was seeing very poor results.

After noticing the magnetic base, I had a thought; "Does it want a ground plane?"

Clinging to a pie plate at the same location appeared to give much better results with RSSI above 500 occasionally; I also did see the five subframes with colors showing a few times.  Currently I'm seeing poor numbers so who really knows if it was a good satellite view at that time.  Next time I see a good signal, I will remove the "ground plane" to see what happens.

Your mileage may vary but perhaps worth a try.

GaryG