Here is a suggestion on the antenna wire. I have seen the wire run in
through the top pf cab 3rd brake light housing pretty neatly and the antenna
stuck on the cab roof right over that spot with some adheasive.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Droo" <03dakotaCC4.7_4x4@comcast.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: DML: NOW: XM Question WAS:Trading for a 2003 Ram
>
>
> I have an Alpine head unit that supports XM. I just ordered up the
> Alpine XM tuner/FM modulator package because it was 100$ cheaper than
> getting just the tuner. I'll toss that FM stuff to the side. I ordered
> the Terk XM3 antenna. It mounts to the roof on the outside with a magnet
> and you run the wire in through a window gasket or some other opening.
> You can also get one of those window jobs. I'll post how things went
> when I install it. I'm not sure if I'll subscribe to the service right
> away. I didn't plan to get the XM equip. this early but the deal was
> pretty nice. As far as steep canyons and tunnels go, you'll have signal
> trouble with any radio signal.
>
> -Droo
>
> Dan Kramarsky wrote:
>
> >yes, if you start with a pure digital signal much like a CD, why spoil
it by
> >using a cheap FM modulator. a really fancy one could produce a great
signal
> >that could be picked up by a great FM receiver and you wouldnt know the
> >difference. but a great FM modulator is something rather expensive. and
may
> >not have been used in the XM product you're talking about. also, take
some
> >time and search for reviews of XM products. i think there have been
plenty in
> >the past 2 years or so.
> >
> >also, XM is deploying 700 to 1000 earth repeaters. to repeat the signal
in
> >large cities where buildings and structures sometimes block the signal.
> >although some tunnels and steep canyons will still be a problem for XM.
> >
> >
> >-dan
> >
> >
> >-----orig. msg------------------------
> >
> >Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 08:18:23 -0500
> >From: "Josh Battles" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com>
> >Subject: DML: NOW: XM Question WAS:Trading for a 2003 Ram
> >
> >I didn't know that the FM modulator would degrade the signal that much.
How
> >does that XM stuff work? Pretty decent? I've heard that you lose signal
> >under bridges and stuff. What kind of antenna do you use, the one that
goes
> >on the glass (sticks inside and out) or one that you have to mount to the
> >roof? Have you heard which ones work better? I'd much prefer to not have
to
> >drill into my roof and/or stick something to the paint on my truck.
> >
> >- --
> >- - Josh
> >Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> >
> >
> >=====
> >Dan K.
> >'92 Grey Dak CC, 318, 4x2, 46RH, 3.92 rear, 235/75R15, PS, PW, PB, PL,
Cruise,
> >AC, & 110,000mi. mods: cool air induction, K&N filter, Autolite
3924s
> >
> >future: M-1, Mopar PCM, 180* stat, Trans-Go shift kit, 3" Gibson
swept, underdrive pulleys, re-locating IAT sensor, and WC drop kit front
and rear
> >
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