
Radio Aerial On Inside Of Roof?
#1
Posted 04 November 2023 - 11:40 PM
I’ve had the aerial hole in the roof of my ‘98 welded up because it continually leaked and before I fit a new headlining, I’d like to install a hidden aerial, rather than fixing one to the inside of the windscreen.
Has anyone who’s done this and can recommend a suitable aerial?
#2
Posted 05 November 2023 - 11:54 AM
An aerial in the roof lining of my 1,000 Traveller, picked up long-wave well, when stationary ------ When driving, I endured every click of the petrol pump, indicator and headlight dip.
Medium wave was poor and FM non existent.
There is a way of using the heated rear screen as an aerial, but I don't know if it would work with DAB
#3
Posted 05 November 2023 - 12:54 PM
Sounds like you were unlucky, I've had several roof aerials, none leaked. A good profile, not too flat, that'll fit the curvier contours a reinforcement plate on inside , shaped to press against the seal on the outside and, potentially, some sealant.
#4
Posted 05 November 2023 - 06:35 PM
#5
Posted 05 November 2023 - 08:06 PM
There’s a digital Pioneer aerial that might do the job, they’re certainly not expensive so might give it a go before refitting the headlining.
#6
Posted 05 November 2023 - 11:49 PM
The roof and any of the other metal is basically a shield to the signal. Even windscreen antennas aren't great but are far better than putting something directly behind metal.
I try to fit the longest antennas I can, externally and vertically. I laugh at modern cars with antennas on 45° angles, the best signal is found by having the antenna at the same orientation as the transmitter.
Edited by 68+86auto, 05 November 2023 - 11:50 PM.
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