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Jun 26, 2011 | 07:06 PM

paldogy

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satellite antenna placement

New starmate 5, bad signal where should I place the antenna? the company says it should be outside. Yea right. Any help would be appreciated

Jun 26, 2011 | 08:12 PM

jrose7004

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I put mine on the dashboard on the passenger side by the windshield.

Jun 26, 2011 | 08:14 PM

Mr.Bill

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I put mine on the dashboard on the passenger side by the windshield.

Thats what I did and on the other side is the NAV antenna.

Jun 26, 2011 | 09:04 PM

CAP94

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From: Kentwood MI

Same here. I put it on a small metal plate.

Jun 26, 2011 | 09:41 PM

BWF07

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I ran the antenna wire back to the outboard left tail light. Removed the light and mounted an "L" bracket for the antenna and put the light back in. Out of sight and I get great reception, even in the garage.

Jun 26, 2011 | 09:50 PM

vetkev

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I put mine on the dashboard on the passenger side by the windshield.

Just did the same thing

Jun 26, 2011 | 10:01 PM

GHL4505

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I removed the A Pillar cover from the drivers side. Put my NAV antenna at the base of the A Pillar with a dab of silicone adhesive to keep it in place. Put the cover back on . . . out of sight out of mind, and has worked great for many years.

Jun 26, 2011 | 10:06 PM

Patches

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Did the same.

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Jun 26, 2011 | 10:16 PM

87 Ragtop

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Mine is under the hood and works great

Jun 26, 2011 | 11:43 PM

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Qwik01

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From: Prince George VA

I had mine in the dash at first and unless I was in an open field it wouldnt play more than 5 seconds. Relocated it to the top on the rear glass and the reception is great!

Jun 27, 2011 | 09:44 AM

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HERTOY

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From: Clovis NM

Ran mine all the way to front and mounted it to the frame. Survived a nice long road trip and never lost reception.

Jun 27, 2011 | 10:02 AM

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jrprich

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From: Hillsboro Oregon

I have Sirius and have tried the corners of the dash, under the hood (neither worked well). Also tried the metal bracket behind the rear fascia.......just OK. Currently I have it on the top edge of my coupe's hatch, in the center, held with a dab of silicone. Best so far and looks OEM..........but I still get drop outs near hills or under trees and such

Jun 27, 2011 | 11:13 AM

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Rich-L

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From: Placentia California

I placed mine above the left rear tail light. Used heavy duty mounting tape and stuck it to the underside of the rear facing up. Works great and has been in place for over 2 years.

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