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I know this thread is old but.....I was recently hunting for a hidden antenna set-up since someone felt the need to snap my factory fixed-antenna off last week in a parking lot, leaving 1-1/2 to 2 threads left. (go figure)
During my hunt i came across a thread on hotrodders.com (not trying to plug the site - I'm not even registered there) And it was extremely informative. http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/hidd...nna-68638.html
Look for "docvette"s posts (only 13 posts total in the thread), he explains in very great detail how to get the best signal from your antenna via it's placement and location in the vehicle, and why some things work and others won't at all, or as well.
He also covers basics and advanced rules that can help those with CB's (or any antenna for that matter) get the best transmitting and receiving signals from their set-ups.
I consider my self to be rather intelligent for my age but i could physically feel my I.Q. go up just from reading his posts and i highly recommend them, even just for a good read.
I can promise you you'll know more about antennas than you ever wanted.
I hope this helps some of you guys!
I just found this helpful thread. I have a power antenna, would I need to change anything or just hook this new antenna up and go? (fill the hole of course)
I want to put mine in my rear window. Will The new antenna connect to my factory wire that goes from head unit to right rear wheel well? Or is that where I need that 40 to gm 21 adapter? Thanks! Great thread!
I want to put mine in my rear window. Will The new antenna connect to my factory wire that goes from head unit to right rear wheel well? Or is that where I need that 40 to gm 21 adapter? Thanks! Great thread!
If I recall correctly, that wire and the wire on the antenna are both male plugs, so that would require an odd adapter.
I'd also suggest getting the antenna first and playing around with it before you permanently mount it. (Maybe tape it up to see how it does first.)
I expect the dash and behind the top of the windshield work well because they have unobstructed views to the outside world. I'd be worried about a mounting in the rear due to all the metal.
I haven't tried it myself but there should be no reason that HD radio wouldn't work well. Unlike digital television which is broadcast on completely different frequencies than the original analog channels, HD radio is simply a digital signal broadcast alongside the existing analog FM frequency (the original analog signal is sandwiched between digital sidebands). HD reception matches analog reception until you get to the fringes near the edge of the station's broadcast region.
HD is simply a trademark and does not mean High Definition as it does in video. The digital signal can carry more information than the original analog signal so broadcasters can improve signal quality or add more channels (or a combination of both depending on how they want to use the bandwidth). The one big difference is reception at the edge of the broadcast range. Analog signal will still work but become more noisy as distance from the source increases. Digital signal will reach a point where it simply cuts off... as distance increases, the signal will remain noise free until it reaches a point where it can't be accurately reproduced and just shuts down. Generally this will happen at a shorter distance than the analog signal can reach.
If your one of the few with a convertible, the XM antenna can be installed in the actual trunk lid. There is a hole with a black plastic plug, the antenna is behind the plug and I have excellent satellite reception!
I ran the cable through the trunk lid and it follows the factory harness for the third brake light wiring!
09-13-2010, 08:43 PM
