Thread: Windshield antenna

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If one was to lay a wire in the eurethane before you set the windshield, would it function as an antenna?

that type of antenna didn't work when the factory's put them in back in the old days, that's why you see the old reliable stick out the roof or body antenna

The length of your wire is critical, and the orientation in a loop is less than ideal to capture the radio waves. A half wave at the center of the FM band would be about 160 cm. A full half wave antenna is not practical for a fender mount, so the usual approach is a quarter wave antenna. This would be around 75 cm or about 30 inches. If you notice, automobile fixed antennas are standardized at around 30 inches (actually 30.5 if I remember correctly). It might work OK, but one of the hidden antenna's will work better if you're wanting to lose the fender mount - http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Gasket-6100.../dp/B003IJXU5C

That is so cool!

Would it work under the headliner?

What is the best location? (73 charger)

The hidden antennae I gave away recently said you didn't want it under metal was the only deal, however I bow down and differ this to Roger as I now know more than ever from his post, amazing!

Mine is actually the Tune Trapper - Tune Trapper Hidden AM FM Antennas For Cars, Motorcycles, Boats, Stereos, Radios and yes, it can be mounted above the headliner, or beneath the dash, or in the trunk, or, or, or. It's better than the others that boost noise as well as signal.