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Post by pnwms01 on Aug 21, 2006 11:44:11 GMT -5
Just curious. I have an 01 XLS and noticed what looks like an in-glass radio antenna in the left rear window. I also have a power antenna up front. Anyone else notice this. Seems strange to have two antennas.
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Post by DJHancock on Aug 21, 2006 17:48:04 GMT -5
are you sure its an antenna and not a sensor or compass.
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Post by lmtdfun on Aug 21, 2006 22:35:45 GMT -5
yes it's called a diversity antenna...
A diversity antenna system uses two antennae mounted at different locations on the vehicle and automatically chooses one that provides the better FM radio signal. The customer is therefore less likely to notice static or weak audio signals due to obstructions.
How it works:
Power lines, traffic lights and buildings can cause local areas of weak FM signals. When driving through such areas, a listener might notice decreased volume or increased noise or static often when the vehicle is stopped for a traffic signal. With two antennae, there is a better chance that one will receive a clear signal. A circuit inside the radio automatically chooses the better signal.
Customer benefit:
Better FM radio reception.
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Post by LimitedOThree on Aug 22, 2006 7:29:08 GMT -5
pretty sweet eh? you can test this theory yourself if you have just one antenna. like limitedfun says, if you come to a stop at a light and your radio station gets a little fuzzy, pull up a few feet. the station will often clear up. that's why there is an antenna in front and in back - those FM signals travel a pretty tight line.
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Post by pnwms01 on Aug 30, 2006 20:06:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. ;D Are two antennas standard on Mitsubishis, or was it an option?
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dene
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Post by dene on Sept 12, 2006 5:16:54 GMT -5
Not standard on my U.K. sport but then nothing is its all options....(bitter and twisted!)
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Post by dsickles on Nov 28, 2006 15:24:29 GMT -5
yes limited with the premium sound has two, they have two different sized plugs that go into the stereo. The rear one uses a smaller plug.
When my front antanna broke off i just pulled it out and now use the rear antenna with my aftermarket stereo using an adapter. Works great!
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Post by palmsprings on May 25, 2016 11:36:16 GMT -5
Just curious. I have an 01 XLS and noticed what looks like an in-glass radio antenna in the left rear window. I also have a power antenna up front. Anyone else notice this. Seems strange to have two antennas. yep,so does one of my 01 ms xls 4x. Ive used the forums search for this feature and only found this thread.I searched everything before todays date 5.24.16 with the word antenna and a few other variations antenna y,antenna glass,antenna imbedded glass, nothing,but this one came up after several search attempts. i I know theres at least another i read awhile back but cant find it through search feature. |
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Post by redraif on May 31, 2016 19:33:51 GMT -5
i know theres at least another i read awhile back but cant find it through search feature. I think i remember reading about the anntena in the glass. Pinstryper found one in his junkyard finds. Check his posts about what he has scored. |
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Post by redraif on May 31, 2016 19:41:13 GMT -5
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