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saand · 10-10-2010, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the replies,
I have seen the defogger antenna idea on here but im personally not a fan since i use my defogger still and i would like to think a properly thought out internal antenna which would be very little work would work better ( i may be wrong though)
I have also seen the internal antenna idea, it is a very good idea but a simple piece of wire should be just as effective and a little easier to route in the car.

I might have to try out some tests with different orientations, lengths and arrangements maybe i can get some sort of signal strength meter so i can work out how to do it the best way. Then i can post it on here for everyone else.

Im still interested to hear from any RF engineers around if they come across this post so i can get a bit of guidance or if i have missed anything.

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saand Wiki Writer Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 236 bugler - '91 Mazda 626 90 day: 35.89 mpg (US) Thanks: 15 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	Thanks for the replies, I have seen the defogger antenna idea on here but im personally not a fan since i use my defogger still and i would like to think a properly thought out internal antenna which would be very little work would work better ( i may be wrong though) I have also seen the internal antenna idea, it is a very good idea but a simple piece of wire should be just as effective and a little easier to route in the car. I might have to try out some tests with different orientations, lengths and arrangements maybe i can get some sort of signal strength meter so i can work out how to do it the best way. Then i can post it on here for everyone else. Im still interested to hear from any RF engineers around if they come across this post so i can get a bit of guidance or if i have missed anything.