N1 have their satalite radio antenna inside on the rear shelf and have tinted windows?
03-13-2003, 12:55 PM
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N1 have their satalite radio antenna inside on the rear shelf and have tinted windows?
I'm looking at having sirius satalite radio installed on my car and would like to place the antenna inside on the rear shelf. I understand others have put their antenna in this location but I'm concerned that perhaps my having the rear window tinted on my car will hinder the reception. Any help/info is much appreciated, Brad
03-13-2003, 01:18 PM
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I ran into the same dilema
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/41647/picture_265.jpg"></center><p>you will lose reception with tinted windows
I ended up mounting the antenna in the front dash
I don't think it looks that bad, although I might move it to the side
I ended up mounting the antenna in the front dash
I don't think it looks that bad, although I might move it to the side
03-13-2003, 02:06 PM
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did you try it on the rear shelf? If so, was it not even close to having acceptable reception?
I don't think I would mind a few drop outs every so often if I could put it back on the rear shelf.
03-13-2003, 02:42 PM
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I put my Terk XM antenna there - 20% tint with no problems as of yet
been running it like this for two weeks. i got some hella velcro from walmart and it hasn't moved at all
oh, i do belive it is a non-metalic based tint film
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oh, i do belive it is a non-metalic based tint film
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put it on the trunk you will get the best reception
in the future announced at SEMA they will have new painted antennas' you can always upgrade later, but I'd highly suggest mounting it on the trunk.
