Tip 1: How to choose a car antenna
Tip 1: How to choose a car antenna
From the right choice and installation of automotiveantenna depends not only on the quality of the radio broadcasts, but also on the exterior design of the car, because often the appearance and location of the antenna make their own adjustments to the appearance of the car.
Instructions
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Decide which type of antenna you need. There are active internal and passive external receiving devices. The internal installation requires the presence of an amplifier, which requires a separate power supply. This type of antenna is characterized by small dimensions and ease of installation, they are not exposed to external influences, because of the location inside the cabin.
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External antennas are connected directly to theradio, they are distinguished by high sensitivity and simplicity. However, they are not very reliable and very exposed to the environment. Remember that by choosing these two criteria, be sure to consider the operating conditions and the range in which you will predominantly receive radio signals.
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If you have selected an outdoor antenna,the next step will be the choice of its design features and the location of its location on the car. There are telescopic antennas and pins with a fixed length. The installation site should be selected so that it provides the greatest height above the conductive surface, which in this case is the body of the machine. So no matter where you put the antenna: on the roof or hood.
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For indoor antennas, the bestthe location will be a window opening or a nearby area. Remember that the receiving elements of the device should not be closer than 2-3 cm to the surface of the car body. A good place to install a windshield or rear shelf.
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When choosing an antenna in a store, be sure tosee the technical documentation of the device. Remember that the best reception quality will be provided by the antenna, in which the noise level of the amplifier has the smallest value, and the gain is greatest. Also an important factor in the selection is the cost and equipment.
Tip 2: How to choose an auto-antenna
Without a high-quality car antenna it is impossibleEnsure a good reproduction of the broadcasts in your receiver. To choose an antenna, it is necessary to take into account not only its parameters, but also design features, because the antenna should be in harmony with the external appearance of the machine.
Instructions
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Determine the type of antenna that you intend toinstall on your car. It can be an active or passive device. Antennas are also divided into external and internal. To install an internal antenna in the car's interior, you may need to mount a signal amplifier with a separate power source. If you are interested in small dimensions and easy installation, choose your internal antenna.
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When selecting, consider also that the external antennaalthough it connects directly to the receiver, but is less reliable and is subject to greater exposure to negative environmental factors (it is easier to break it).
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When choosing an antenna, check with yourseller-consultant, on what range of waves it can be configured. Ask also whether it is possible to equip the antenna with a special radio signal amplifier afterwards if it becomes necessary to receive radio transmissions outside the zone of stable reception.
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Assess the possibility of fixing in principleexternal antenna on your car. For the installation site, select the point that will ensure the highest antenna height. Note that the order of installation of telescopic and whip antennas will be different, as well as the fact that you will have to make minimal changes to the design of the roof or hood of the car.
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Before buying an automobile antennacarefully read her passport; evaluate the device parameters and warranty obligations. Make sure that the antenna provides the signal quality you require with the minimum noise level and the highest gain of the signal.
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To mount the internal antenna, selecta window opening or the surface of the rear window. Try on the antenna on which you chose, at the location of the intended attachment, to make sure that it fits into the dimensions of the surface and does not interfere with the survey of the traffic situation from the driver's seat.
