[spectre996]

I used to have satellite radio in my old Mazda and I would like to add it to my 968. The only problem is that my magnetic antenna left several small scratches on my Mazda's trunk and I don't want to do that to the 968. For those of you who have sat. radio, what antennas have you used and where/how have you mounted them in order to maximize reception and eliminate damage to the car?

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[PorscheDude]

I think my antenna is made by terk or trek. It is pretty small.



Anyhow heres is the only pic I could find that it shows up in.



It will work under the glass, so long as it is in line of site with the satellite. You may be able to find a place in the hatch area under the glass if you dont use the back of your car for hauling much.

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[Darryl]

I have a portable unit in my 944 and I have the antennae "stuck" to one of the rear hatch shocks. I haven't had any reception issues at all. Not optimal, but if you're going to do a more permanent install, that at least may give you some ideas location wise. It should work fine through the glass. I also have another potable in my truck and it just sits on my dash.



The magnets on those things are usually pretty stong, so you might try a thin piece of plastic to eliminate or at least reduce the scratching potential.



I was concerned about that too on my cab, but the only real place to put it is on the trunk by the third brake light. This is a permanent installation, so it doesn't come and go like my other unit. The antennae doesn't move around at all as the magnet is very stong, but I do keep it clean and waxed to help reduce the fine scratches. If you search, I posted a pic on here before.



- Darryl

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[spectre996]

Sounds like a great idea if you can pull it off. Let us know how it goes.

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[SILVY968]

I put mine on the dash. center line just touching the glass. Ran the line through the airbox and into the center section where the NAV system was installed.



   



Brian

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