XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scoveny91 · 03-15-2016, 10:47 PM

So I have this Sirius XM radio antenna for my kenwood head unit that is installed in my '57. I was wondering if anyone else has a similar antenna and where you mounted it? I want to put it in a spot that is not too noticable but still will get good reception. The base is magnetic so I can obviously just take it off and throw it in the truck when i get to shows, but it would be nice to find a good spot that i can just leave it alone. Pictures would be much appreciated!!

tmoble · 03-16-2016, 03:31 AM

Glue it to the inside of the back window?

S10Fan · 03-16-2016, 05:15 AM

Mine is mounted (50 Chevy) in the left rear stake pocket. Bent a 90 in some sheet metal and screwed it to the inside of the pocket, ran the antenna wire through the pocket, mounted the antenna to the sheet metal, done. the reception is awesome.

_Ogre · 03-16-2016, 02:31 PM

if it works behind glass, try the back window or the corner of the dash
if not i like the stake pocket idea

scoveny91 · 03-16-2016, 04:24 PM

I tried it in the corner of the dash but it didnt seem to get good enough signal. Im assuming the glass and overhang from the roof mess with the signal. So i dont think the back window would work because the antenna would be facing inside the truck (top is rounded and bottom is flat with magnet). I do like the bed stake idea but the problem is, i dont have any stake pockets lol.

RUN GMC · 03-16-2016, 06:11 PM

I have run them in various vehicles on the center front dash behind the windsheild has worked fine in my 98 GMC, 87 Buick Regal, and 95 Ford Explorer......but on my 87 GMC the front corner dash hasnt worked good at all a lot of dropping out when pointing north.....Im gonna the center front dash on it since it was installed by Best Buy in the front corner....but the stake bed ideal sounds like good back up......do you have any pics of it installed in the stake bed hole?

S10Fan · 03-18-2016, 05:14 AM

I'll grab a picture this weekend of the cab pocket mount. Just to add, the top of the dash on my 80 C-10 never worked properly for an XM antenna. I have a tiny area exposed on the bed rail (stepside with a tonneau cover) near the back window, works much better.

**special-K** · 03-18-2016, 08:23 AM

They need to make them for vintage vehicles. The mast could be a dummy, with the base being the 'tenny. I don't know anything about it. Justa thought.

_Ogre · 03-19-2016, 12:16 PM

not a fan of xm, i play mp3s on an 8gb thumb drive and rarely hear the same song
i'd like to see a xm antenea delete for my 09 gmc

RUN GMC · 03-19-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

not a fan of xm, i play mp3s on an 8gb thumb drive and rarely hear the same song
i'd like to see a xm antenea delete for my 09 gmc

I too play an mp3 player through mine at times.....but I like sports/sports talk that i get on the xm.......plus on the Power Tour I like to listen to sports talk in the morn till 9 or 10 then switch to all 80s/90s it makes my truck seem like a time machine while cruising.......nothing like an old vehicle with time appropriate music and the open road with a few thousand other older vehicles...

S10Fan · 03-19-2016, 06:47 PM

Finally grabbed a picture as requested.............

Highsider · 03-20-2016, 10:37 AM

Can the XM antenna wire be lengthened with a splice of ordinary stranded wire?

S10Fan · 03-20-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Highsider

Can the XM antenna wire be lengthened with a splice of ordinary stranded wire?

The cable is plenty long. I don't think you can splice it anyway.

Highsider · 03-20-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

The cable is plenty long. I don't think you can splice it anyway.

Don't tell anyone, but I am thinking of a much longer vehicle than an AD or TF.

S10Fan · 03-20-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Highsider

Don't tell anyone, but I am thinking of a much longer vehicle than an AD or TF.

LOL

Quick check on eBay, the cables are 23 feet and an extension cable of 20 feet is also available.

Highsider · 03-20-2016, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10Fan

LOL

Quick check on eBay, the cables are 23 feet and an extension cable of 20 feet is also available.

Thanks for the suggestion!

joeydirt · 03-20-2016, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10Fan

The cable is plenty long. I don't think you can splice it anyway.

Its a coax cable so its not just a matter of splicing a conductor....but you can get an RG6

adapter You will also need a cox

compression tool

S10Fan · 03-20-2016, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeydirt

Its a coax cable so its not just a matter of splicing a conductor....but you can get an RG6 adapter You will also need a cox compression tool

Or buy this and save lots of time and money. Also. verify which cable your particular radio requires.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sirius-Satel...0AAOSwu1VW2h-h

03-15-2016, 10:47 PM	#1
scoveny91 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New York Posts: 16	XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? So I have this Sirius XM radio antenna for my kenwood head unit that is installed in my '57. I was wondering if anyone else has a similar antenna and where you mounted it? I want to put it in a spot that is not too noticable but still will get good reception. The base is magnetic so I can obviously just take it off and throw it in the truck when i get to shows, but it would be nice to find a good spot that i can just leave it alone. Pictures would be much appreciated!! Attached Images

03-16-2016, 03:31 AM	#2
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? Glue it to the inside of the back window?

03-16-2016, 05:15 AM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? Mine is mounted (50 Chevy) in the left rear stake pocket. Bent a 90 in some sheet metal and screwed it to the inside of the pocket, ran the antenna wire through the pocket, mounted the antenna to the sheet metal, done. the reception is awesome. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

03-16-2016, 02:31 PM	#4
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? if it works behind glass, try the back window or the corner of the dash if not i like the stake pocket idea __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-16-2016, 04:24 PM	#5
scoveny91 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New York Posts: 16	Re: XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? I tried it in the corner of the dash but it didnt seem to get good enough signal. Im assuming the glass and overhang from the roof mess with the signal. So i dont think the back window would work because the antenna would be facing inside the truck (top is rounded and bottom is flat with magnet). I do like the bed stake idea but the problem is, i dont have any stake pockets lol.

03-16-2016, 06:11 PM	#6
RUN GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: North AL Posts: 363	Re: XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? I have run them in various vehicles on the center front dash behind the windsheild has worked fine in my 98 GMC, 87 Buick Regal, and 95 Ford Explorer......but on my 87 GMC the front corner dash hasnt worked good at all a lot of dropping out when pointing north.....Im gonna the center front dash on it since it was installed by Best Buy in the front corner....but the stake bed ideal sounds like good back up......do you have any pics of it installed in the stake bed hole? __________________ http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...baae5d9a7e.jpg

03-18-2016, 05:14 AM	#7
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? I'll grab a picture this weekend of the cab pocket mount. Just to add, the top of the dash on my 80 C-10 never worked properly for an XM antenna. I have a tiny area exposed on the bed rail (stepside with a tonneau cover) near the back window, works much better. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

03-18-2016, 08:23 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? They need to make them for vintage vehicles. The mast could be a dummy, with the base being the 'tenny. I don't know anything about it. Justa thought. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-19-2016, 12:16 PM	#9
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? not a fan of xm, i play mp3s on an 8gb thumb drive and rarely hear the same song i'd like to see a xm antenea delete for my 09 gmc __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-19-2016, 06:47 PM	#11
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? Finally grabbed a picture as requested............. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

03-20-2016, 10:37 AM	#12
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: XM Radio Antenna Mounting Location? Can the XM antenna wire be lengthened with a splice of ordinary stranded wire? __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

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