How high does The Wirie need to be mounted?
The Wirie should be mounted with the antenna in a vertical orientation approximately 4 – 8 feet (1.2 to 2.4 meter) above the deck of the boat or clear of the roof of the RV. More info… The Wirie should be mounted in as vertical a position as possible to allow the antenna to work to its fullest potential. The location you choose to mount The Wirie will depend on your boat or RV. We recommend a height anywhere between 4 – 8 feet (1.2 to 2.4 meter) above deck on boats. The antenna should have as clear an area around it as possible. Some height will help The Wirie so it will have less interference with obstacles on the water, on your boat, or other vehicles parked nearby. Putting it up your mast will be unnecessary in most circumstances, not to mention difficult and time consuming (some marine WiFi systems suggest this is the best place to mount their system, however in our extensive testing, this amount of height typically makes an insignificant difference in the ability of The Wirie to
