Re: [DML] XM Radio Antenna Location

[Peter Lucas <lucas@xxxxxxxx>]

On Aug 16, 2004, at 12:30 PM, Jim Reeve wrote:

> I'm not sure of the technical details why that is stated.  I'm
> guessing just for quality purposes to reduce reception complaints.

Many antenna designs really do depend on a metallic horizontal ground 
plane immediately below the antenna to perform properly. It can make a 
big difference, but of course if your signal is strong enough it 
doesn't matter much.  One idea would be to use the magnetic mount to 
center the antenna on the engine cover.  That way it wouldn't be 
conspicuous, and you would have sight lines through the side windows 
and up through the non-metallic louvers.

Of course this would compromise the utility of this spot as a keep-warm 
pizza carrier.  :-)

--Pete Lucas
   VIN #06703




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