Sirius Satellite radio antenna question
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Sirius Satellite radio antenna question
I did a search on here for the Sirius radio install and saw the pictures of the VERY ugly antenna on the trunk lid. I am in the process of buying a 2005 C230 and mentioned to my sales guy that I would like to get the Sirius installed but would like to place the antenna elsewhere. He checked with the service guy and he said it could be placed in the rear window (inside of the car behind the seats on that flat part). He said I may loose some signal, but not too much. Is this an alternate place (other than in the middle of the trunk lid)? Has anyone done this? If so, any pictures? Thanks a million!
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Originally Posted by jrcase
I did a search on here for the Sirius radio install and saw the pictures of the VERY ugly antenna on the trunk lid. I am in the process of buying a 2005 C230 and mentioned to my sales guy that I would like to get the Sirius installed but would like to place the antenna elsewhere. He checked with the service guy and he said it could be placed in the rear window (inside of the car behind the seats on that flat part). He said I may loose some signal, but not too much. Is this an alternate place (other than in the middle of the trunk lid)? Has anyone done this? If so, any pictures? Thanks a million!
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Sirius Satellite Antena Instalation
You should try the new SirMini antena for Sirius by Terk.
I just got it from Crutchfield, and it is similar in size to the XMmicro one by Terk.
I also called the Tech support at "Terk", and was ensured that you do Not need the additional Plastic tail conduit, that come with it, for instalation.
The result: micro antena size and a very low profile instalation, without the bulky size with the 6 Inch tail of the original Sirius antena.
Good Luck!
P.S. I am currently trying painting the antena in original MB silver color, to even greatly modify and enhance this antena.
I just got it from Crutchfield, and it is similar in size to the XMmicro one by Terk.
I also called the Tech support at "Terk", and was ensured that you do Not need the additional Plastic tail conduit, that come with it, for instalation.
The result: micro antena size and a very low profile instalation, without the bulky size with the 6 Inch tail of the original Sirius antena.
Good Luck!
P.S. I am currently trying painting the antena in original MB silver color, to even greatly modify and enhance this antena.
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Question For Molaub
Hi,
Do you have the Sirius factory installed? Where you able to use the TERK mini antenna with the factory Sirius?? Where did you put the antenna?
Thanks!
Martin-
Do you have the Sirius factory installed? Where you able to use the TERK mini antenna with the factory Sirius?? Where did you put the antenna?
Thanks!
Martin-
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I just had my Sirius SAT radio installed today. The installer uses XMicro Satellite Radio Antenna by TERK. This antenna is very small almost flat 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" (looks like a piece of chocolat bar). The installer installed this antenna on top of the roof by the rear windshield in front of the existing MB antenna. He then routed the antenna wires underneath the windshield molding, then into the trunk. This antenna is so small that you cannot even see it. The web address for TERK is www.terk.com. This antenna will work with both XM and Sirius radio.
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Here is how my Sirius radio antenna is installed, in front of the MB antenna on the roof at the rear windshied. Notice how small the antenna is.
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When I had my Sirius radio installed, the installer put the antenna under the hood. It's under the airvent area, and can't be seen from the outside. Very slick. Said it was actually easier to install from inside the engine compartment.
I had this done both on my CL500 and my E320S4.
Works great!
I had this done both on my CL500 and my E320S4.
Works great!
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Originally Posted by rpdunne
When I had my Sirius radio installed, the installer put the antenna under the hood. It's under the airvent area, and can't be seen from the outside. Very slick. Said it was actually easier to install from inside the engine compartment.
I had this done both on my CL500 and my E320S4.
Works great!
I had this done both on my CL500 and my E320S4.
Works great!
Even if we concede that there might be a powered LNA in that antenna, any fields generated are insignificant. This is hardly similar to a transmitting antenna. Given that I fly aircraft with my XM receiver happily next to the glareshield, I find this to be silly coming from an auto manufacturer.
For the record, I have been in a vehicle where radio frequency interference caused a safety hazard, but this is not one of those. I find that MBUSA overreacts to this issue in particular. I'm guessing they just want to ensure that all installs look alike for support reasons.
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I have installed them in the 3 2005 220 models, and 1 2004 211 model, I have installed them in the decklid just as the directions tell you to, but if you choose to put them else where, know that the pre-wired factory harness (if your benz is ready for satelite radio) is incorporated into a braided wire harness behind the inner trunk lid liner in the trunk, you would have to cut that open just to get the 2 anttenna wires and route them where ever you choose to put the anttena, could be difficult and could void the warrenty if you cut any other wires that are also in that wire harness, i have seen some people do that to hide their antenna under the rear hatshelf. Another option could be that you install it the way it was designed to fit but have the antenna painted to match the car.
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Check in the E55 AMG forum. I have posted picture of my antenna for Sirius radio mounted on the roof in front of the Tele Aid antenna. I choose to use the Terk XMicro (for XM radio, but yes, it works for me) antenna with my MB Sirius radio system.
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An install guy a Circuit City told me that an after market install of XM Radio would be incompatible with the fiber optic elctronics in my 2002 S 500. Does anyone have any thoughts re: this issue ? Also - if the Circuit City guy is wrong, which satellite radio unit is the best match and what is the best way to do the installation ?
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Originally Posted by lrsaceman
An install guy a Circuit City told me that an after market install of XM Radio would be incompatible with the fiber optic elctronics in my 2002 S 500. Does anyone have any thoughts re: this issue ? Also - if the Circuit City guy is wrong, which satellite radio unit is the best match and what is the best way to do the installation ?
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