Was wondering if anyone or everyone puts the sirius or xm antenna outside their car on the roof? I know that's the recommended setup but was wondering if anyone kept the antenna inside? I'm just concerned about giving someone a visual reason to try and get into my car...
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Re: Satellite radio users: Antenna on outside of car??
Well the antenna has to have a clear line of sight out of the car, so even if it's inside, somebody would be able to see it. Mine is on the my dashboard, but it's just a little black box. A lot of cars have the antenna's on the roof, and it's not that uncommon. I don't know many theives that are interested in stealing a radio just because it is satellite ready. If you have a nice car, and stuff worth stealing, an antenna is not going to encourage or deter a theif.G-R-I-P-P-I-N-P-I-N-E spell it bitch, c'mon that's me,
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I have mine on the outside.....never had any trouble with it.There is no place like Nebraska
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Re: Satellite radio users: Antenna on outside of car??
have mine on the outside. I have Sirius but just bought a vehicle with XM on it and I think I am going to switch. No more fm modulation.My Fan Page http://theusualgamer.net/MyFanPage_Heelfan71.aspx
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Re: Satellite radio users: Antenna on outside of car??
Roof for me as well.Comment
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Re: Satellite radio users: Antenna on outside of car??
I don't think you can just "switch" without getting a different radio can you? My car came with XM, I wanted Sirius, but they told me I couldn't use Sirius on the stock radio.I have Sirius but just bought a vehicle with XM on it and I think I am going to switch.G-R-I-P-P-I-N-P-I-N-E spell it bitch, c'mon that's me,
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Re: Satellite radio users: Antenna on outside of car??
depends on the head unit and whether the dealer has the transmitter ( or whatever its called)
VW, for example, had a deal with xm, then switched to sirius, so most new vw's have sirius, but you can still purchase the xm receiver and plug it into the new radio.
However, you would still need to change the antennas. Have heard some stories of people being able to get both off same antenna, but never actually seen it working.
I purchased an aftermarket radio and it allows you to plug in either type of service.Comment
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Re: Satellite radio users: Antenna on outside of car??
I have mine on the roof of my SUV, I did it my self as well. I just looked for instructions on the internet and found some step by step that I used.Comment
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Re: Satellite radio users: Antenna on outside of car??
I'm hoping this merger goes thru soon
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Re: Satellite radio users: Antenna on outside of car??
I have my XM Antenna on my roof.Comment
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