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Date:         Fri, 21 May 2004 07:58:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Chris Sullivan <feedle@FEEDLE.NET>
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From:         Chris Sullivan <feedle@FEEDLE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Satellite radio antenna mounting for 87 westy
In-Reply-To:  <BAY99-F65oXM7e0C9gu0001b372@hotmail.com>
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On May 20, 2004, at 10:40 PM, Mike Kozak wrote:

> Any suggestions on mounting a sirius satellite radio antenna? > currently thinking of doing it in the external fiberglass well above > the > driver's head > they recommend it being placed on metal > also- how to route the antenna cable > still trying to decide on the best receiver > currently test driving the JVC KT SR1000 > Clarion unit to arrive Tues

With all this talk of Sirius radio installations, I'm a bit surprised nobody has picked up one of the alternate antennas made by Terk. The Terk SIR5 is a marine antenna, but is fairly popular with RV'ers installing a Sirius receiver. It can be mounted to a variety of surfaces. It provides an excellent signal.

It is my experience, BTW, that the little panel antenna in the mobile kits does need to be placed on a metal surface for optimal signal. My guess is it was designed to use the metal around it as a passive "reflector". It will still work if placed on fiberglass, but you've got to figure out how to get it to stay. The antenna that comes with the "home" kits does not require such, and in fact, you might want to look at it as an alternative.

-fedl


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