No need to cut extra holes or use extra wires to connect your satellite radio to your car. Using the rectangle satellite antenna box, connect these two connections to acquire your chosen frequency range. Mind that, you are using a cheap antenna here, and it is not screwed.
It has its positives and negatives. On the positive side, you can replace it very easily. On the negative side, it might be wobbly in extreme weather conditions.
Many antennas capture radio waves using an FM modulator. In this case, it is a small-range transmitter. A radio adapter kit can also receive signals in your automobile antenna.
The satellite radio adaptor kit works with any antenna. It has two wire ports. If you already have another antenna on your car, place the XM Mount magnetic antenna three to four meters away from it. The antenna can be mounted at the back or front of the automobile, depending on how much room it has in all directions.
The first step is to connect the cable to the car. Remember to attach the cable carefully, avoiding any metallic parts of your vehicle that could cut the connection. Remove the rubber plate from the automobile window or door, install the cable beneath it, and replace the rubber.
Bring the cable from the inside towards the front. With a light blade knife, pull a rubber plate across the back of the car. Now the cable will be hooked to the dashboard. Once you're sure where you want to mount the cradle, swab the area with a cleansing pad included in most kits , peel the backing off the self-adhesive pad, and stick the mount in place.
Apply moderate pressure for a minute or so to ensure that the pad adheres correctly. Some vehicle kits also include screws for a more permanent installation, though you'll want to think carefully before drilling into your dash. Once the mount is in place, slide the tuner into the cradle, make the appropriate signal and power connections which we'll discuss on the next page , and you're ready to go. Vehicle-specific mounting kits let you install select satellite radio tuners or controller displays in hard-to-fit vehicles without modifying the dash.
These typically bolt to the dash frame and offer a backing plate for mounting the tuner's cradle you'll still need the tuner's car accessory kit; you just won't use the included mounting hardware. Installation of a vehicle-specific mount varies from vehicle to vehicle. In general, though, you'll likely have to engage in some dash disassembly and reassembly. The instructions included with the mount will guide you through the process for your vehicle. Once you've installed the mount, you will need to attach the vehicle kit cradle to the bracket.
This can be done by matching the bolt pattern on the bracket with the small screw holes back panel of the tuner's cradle and using the screws that come with the mount.
You can also choose to use the self-adhesive pad to attach the cradle to the mount arm, though this is less secure than using screws. Note: Vehicle-specific mounts are not available for all vehicles. Check our online fit database by clicking on Outfit My Car at Crutchfield. Part of the appeal of these types of tuners lies in the simplicity of the connections. Power, for example, is supplied through a DC adapter.
You simply plug one end in the appropriate place on the cradle, then plug the other end into your vehicle's DC power outlet cigarette lighter. Presto — you have power. The antenna connection brings the satellite signal to the tuner. The antenna connection is straightforward: the antenna's FAKRA connector simply plugs into the appropriate input on the cradle. There are three options for getting the sound from your satellite radio tuner to your in-dash receiver:.
If you have an in-dash cassette deck, you can use a cassette adapter often included with the car accessory kit to send the sound. Simply plug the minijack end into the cradle's audio output, and insert the cassette adapter in the deck. There are two types of FM modulators, wireless and wired. All you have to do is tune your FM stereo to an unused frequency, engage the modulator on the tuner, and select the corresponding frequency.
The tuner then "broadcasts" the signal wirelessly over that frequency; your receiver's antenna picks it up the way it would any FM signal. The drawbacks: the potential for interference, and the fact that you might have to change broadcasting frequencies as you move into new areas which feature stations on different frequencies.
Wired FM modulators plug directly into the back of your receiver. One end goes into the receiver's antenna input; the antenna input goes into the FM modulator. The satellite radio then connects to the modulator via its audio output or satellite radio antenna connection, depending on the modulator.
As with the wireless modulator, the satellite signal is "broadcast" over an unused frequency. This type of modulator is much less susceptible to interference than its wireless counterpart. To install a wired FM modulator, first find a good mounting location. Keep in mind that you will need to access your factory radio through its antenna input, as well as connect the satellite radio tuner to the modulator.
Since you have to remove your radio to get to the antenna input, you'll have easy access to the power and ground wires in your factory radio harness. If you don't want to splice into your factory wires, you can make the power connections at your fuse panel. Look for empty fuse holders and insert fuse taps.
You'll also have a black ground wire that must be secured beneath a nearby screw that makes contact with bare metal on the body of the vehicle.
Plug the vehicle's antenna cable into the antenna input on the FM modulator. Next, run the output of the modulator to your receiver's antenna input certain vehicles require an antenna adapter — use the online Vehicle Selector or call a Sales Advisor to inquire about a specific vehicle.
If this leaves slack in your antenna lead, tie it up so it won't fall down and interfere with the foot pedals. Install the satellite radio tuner and make all of the audio connections at the FM modulator. Determine which of the available modulation frequencies is least likely to be shared by a strong local radio signal and set it on the hideaway box before you mount the unit on some models you can change this setting on the fly or control it directly from your satellite radio.
Using an auxiliary input to connect a satellite radio tuner will give you the best sound quality. If your in-dash receiver has an auxiliary audio input, you can take advantage of the method that gives you the best sound of all: RCA patch cables.
You simply need to run the cables from the cradle they plug in here via a minijack connection to your receiver's auxiliary inputs, and you're all set. You'll get the fullest bandwidth response, and you won't be susceptible to radio-wave interference. Under a front seat is the most popular location for mounting a dedicated satellite radio tuner.
Cut slits in the carpet and you can run the wires directly to the receiver. A dedicated in-car tuner works with a compatible, same-brand aftermarket in-dash receiver. The tuner plugs directly into the receiver's changer-input port using an included proprietary cable, and the antenna plugs into the tuner.
The receiver controls all of the tuner's functions, while the single connection provides the satellite radio signal to the receiver, and power to the tuner. This wiring and control convenience make a dedicated tuner a viable and attractive satellite radio option. To install the tuner box, you first need to find a good location for it.
Under the passenger seat is the most common location. However, you should take into account the fact that you need to run the antenna cable to the tuner, and the tuner cable to your receiver, so finding a spot convenient for both is ideal. The tuner box has four mounting feet, one on each corner. While the tuner is usually installed in the trunk of the vehicle, the receiver plugs directly into your existing sound system.
The second system comes as a standalone device, being set up entirely in your dashboard like a normal car radio. The third system is a dock-and-play type that can be put in and taken out of your vehicle as needed, but you will have to check that your current system accommodates this type of device by means of a front audio input.
These units sometimes also includes a speaker, so you are able to use it like you would normally use a portable radio. Highly portable, this choice is best for people on the move. Should you be using a portable dock-and-play Satellite radio, you need not worry about installation. However, the other two types of satellite radio will have to be installed. If you are an avid fan of car audio, you may want to install the satellite radio by yourself, however, the average shopper tends to opt for a professional installation.
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