Where to mount Satellite radio antenna?

Uneasy Rider · 12-29-2004, 09:37 AM

I just got a Sirius radio for Christmas & was wondering where you guys have your antennas mounted. Do they really have to be mounted outside the truck for the best reception?

Mike · 12-29-2004, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Uneasy Rider

I just got a Sirius radio for Christmas & was wondering where you guys have your antennas mounted. Do they really have to be mounted outside the truck for the best reception?

Best bet is to stick it on the roof, although you can toss it up on the dashboard and drive around with it like that for awhile to see if it works for you.

You will love Sirius! Satellite radio rules!

Later,
....Mike

Boheefus · 12-29-2004, 08:59 PM

you should put it on the roof. if you have a rear sliding glass window, you can squeeze the wire in there pretty tightly past the gasket, or you can go out the headliner and drill a small hole in your cab top brake light, seal it with silicone and be done. more work than tossing it on the dash or fighting with the gasket, but well worth the effort..

Boheefus

not2XS · 12-29-2004, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Uneasy Rider

I just got a Sirius radio for Christmas & was wondering where you guys have your antennas mounted. Do they really have to be mounted outside the truck for the best reception?

Today I rode with someone who just got Sirius. He had the antenna on his dash and it was not good. We tried it on his roof and it was a HUGE difference.

EVOM1 · 12-30-2004, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Uneasy Rider

I just got a Sirius radio for Christmas & was wondering where you guys have your antennas mounted. Do they really have to be mounted outside the truck for the best reception?

With out any question put it on the dash, you wont know the difference. And nothing to take apart or drill as well as someone stealing it. Been on my dash for a long time no problems.

Lurker · 12-30-2004, 08:30 PM

I run xm and hid my antenna behind the bug shield. no one has noticed it yet. just my .02c.

mgyver1 · 12-31-2004, 10:24 AM

Good idea!

faithoffroad · 01-02-2005, 07:35 AM

I put mine in the middle of the dash and it won't work. I switched it to the right(pass.) side of the dash and it works awesome

BLT2RCKTRD · 01-02-2005, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Uneasy Rider

I just got a Sirius radio for Christmas & was wondering where you guys have your antennas mounted. Do they really have to be mounted outside the truck for the best reception?

Go to www.crutchfield.com they have a video showing the install of the antenna through the third break light.

mountainpete · 01-03-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lurker

I run xm and hid my antenna behind the bug shield. no one has noticed it yet. just my .02c.

Awsome idea

mountainpete · 01-03-2005, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BLT2RCKTRD

Go to www.crutchfield.com they have a video showing the install of the antenna through the third break light.

That video is here: http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/le...tml?format=mov

Oppositeboy · 01-03-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Uneasy Rider

I just got a Sirius radio for Christmas & was wondering where you guys have your antennas mounted. Do they really have to be mounted outside the truck for the best reception?

Put it on the roof and run it through the x-cab window. It's a quick, lazy way of doing it and if you need to remove it, then you don't have any hassles. It's easy enough to hide the wire and the window seals like it normally would.

chabro · 01-04-2005, 08:59 PM

I ran my antenna out the sliding glass in the back and it worked great until I latched the glass closed and crimped the wire. Bought new antenna and left it on the dash for a while with no problems other than it sliding and being generally sloppy looking. Decided to run it under the dash and onto the hood. Took the rubber tail off and put it between the water jets as close to the windshield as possible. Can't even see it when driving. Works great.

Also if using FM modulator, consider taking off the car antenna. Works awesome with no interference.

12-29-2004, 09:37 AM	#1
Uneasy Rider Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Suburb of Detroit Posts: 185	Where to mount Satellite radio antenna? I just got a Sirius radio for Christmas & was wondering where you guys have your antennas mounted. Do they really have to be mounted outside the truck for the best reception?

12-29-2004, 08:59 PM	#3
Boheefus BMFWIC Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: King George, VA Posts: 947	you should put it on the roof. if you have a rear sliding glass window, you can squeeze the wire in there pretty tightly past the gasket, or you can go out the headliner and drill a small hole in your cab top brake light, seal it with silicone and be done. more work than tossing it on the dash or fighting with the gasket, but well worth the effort.. Boheefus __________________ It's getting better all the time...

12-31-2004, 10:24 AM	#7
mgyver1 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,119	Good idea! __________________ Mgyver1 Nevada TTORA 4X4HIM Best In The Desert Racing Association '02 Ext. cab Prerunner V6 Auto SR5 TRD

01-02-2005, 07:35 AM	#8
faithoffroad Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,032	I put mine in the middle of the dash and it won't work. I switched it to the right(pass.) side of the dash and it works awesome __________________ "If it has tit's or tires, you can be pretty sure your going to have problems with it"

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12-30-2004, 08:30 PM	#6
Lurker Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3	I run xm and hid my antenna behind the bug shield. no one has noticed it yet. just my .02c.

01-04-2005, 08:59 PM	#13
chabro Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12	I ran my antenna out the sliding glass in the back and it worked great until I latched the glass closed and crimped the wire. Bought new antenna and left it on the dash for a while with no problems other than it sliding and being generally sloppy looking. Decided to run it under the dash and onto the hood. Took the rubber tail off and put it between the water jets as close to the windshield as possible. Can't even see it when driving. Works great. Also if using FM modulator, consider taking off the car antenna. Works awesome with no interference.