Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:15:37 EST
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From: David Clarkson <Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
Subject: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
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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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