I place the antenna on the dash, wedged between the window and the dash at the very front, and have the receiver installed in a magnetic mount next to it in an easy-to-read location.? The wires are all neatly tied up except for the one running to the cigarette lighter.??Works well for me. Tom Illinois
-----Original Message----- From: David Clarkson <Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:15 pm Subject: [VANAGON] Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
I am trying to install a Sirius radio in my 90 Westfalia and the car install kit has the magnetic satellite antenna which won't work for obvious reasons. I really don't want to glue it to the poptop which is the only flat spot that will allow for 3 inches of space all the way around as Sirius recommends. This might cause some reception problems when using the radio when camping with the top popped. I was thinking of a through the windshield antenna. There is one that is an XM antenna that is made for the Honda Ridgeline that seems to work well and has what looks to be the same connector on the cable that the Sirius radio needs. Does anyone know if one brands antenna works with the other brand of radio. I would think that the frequency and connections would be standardized within the industry. I know that the home type antenna that comes with the boombox has pretty good reception sitting on the dash. I'm looking for as clean an install with the best reception possible. I have posed this question to the folks at Sirius but thought that I would check with the list for what has worked well for other listees.Thanks for any suggestions from the list. David Clarkson 90 Westy 248K
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