Re: [DML] XM Radio Antenna Location

[Jeff Angwin <jeff@xxxxxxxxx>]

Mine's a Kenwood / Sirius, but the electronics are the same.

I mounted my antenna on the engine cover, as I did not want it to show 
anywhere, but still be easy to install and service.

I (OK, DMC Garden Grove) created a metal plate, painted black, that is 
attached on top of the passenger side perforated grill. The antenna is 
then glued onto the plate. I did find that the nearby fender 
occasionally blocks the signal, so mounting it as far left (to the 
center of the car, and away from the fender) will improve reception. The 
positioning of the antenna here, makes the wiring very simple too. Just 
snake it into the engine compartment and though the pontoon to the 
rear-shelf wiring area. From there, you can route it anywhere you want 
to. My receiver is mounted on the back of the carpeted rear bulkhead 
cover just behind the parcel shelf.

Some who have seen this setup are surprised that I mounted it under the 
louver, thinking that the louver will block the signal. But since the 
louver is plastic, the signal passes right through.

Jeff
VIN 3034



bkp944 wrote:

>I am considering installing a XM Satellite Radio system in my 
>DeLorean, but am not sure where to place the antenna.
>
>Any XM-equipped DeLoreans out there? Where did you place your 
>antenna?
>
>-Brian
>VIN# 4494



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