2. Antenna Installation

a. Each vehicle model reacts to radio frequency energy differently.

It is suggested that a magnetic-mount antenna be used to check the proposed antenna location for unwanted effects on the vehicle.

Antenna location is a major factor in these effects.

b. The antenna should be a permanent-mount type, located in the center of the roof or center of the rear deck lid.

If a magnet-mount antenna is used, care should be taken to mount the antenna in the same location as a permanent-mount type.

If a disguise-mount antenna is used, great care should be taken to shield (using copper tape, etc.) any tuning network from vehicle electronics and wiring, or mount the tuning network in an area completely clear (6 inches or 15 cm away) of vehicle electronics and wiring.

c. Standard metal mount antennas may be mounted on a vehicle with non-metallic body panels by two methods:

1. Mount the antenna near a metal frame section and bond the antenna mount to the frame with a short metal strap, which will provide the ground plane connection.

2. Some antenna manufacturers may offer "Ground Plane Kits" that consist of self adhesive metal foil that may be attached to the body panel to provide a ground plane connection.

d. Glass Mount Antennas

Glass mounted antennas should be kept as high as possible in the center of the rear window or windshield, between rear window defrost "grid lines", if present.

Some vehicles use glass that contains a thin metallic layer for defrosting, or to control solar gain. GLASS MOUNT ANTENNAS WILL NOT FUNCTION WHEN MOUNTED ON THIS TYPE OF GLASS.