Greater confusion may arise with whip type antennas. Figure 47 shows some whip type antennas which can be found on the front or rear of a vehicle’s roof, or on the rear windshield. Some of these antennas could be the FM antenna and some are not the FM antenna.

Figure 47

Antennas with a short 2-4 inch stubby whip or protrusion are not FM antennas, while antennas with a whip length of 7 inches or longer are likely to be the FM antenna. If your vehicle has a short stubby antenna, you should continue searching your vehicle’s FM antenna.

If after searching your vehicle you’re still uncertain as to where its FM antenna is located then SIRIUS recommends professional installation of the FM Extender Antenna. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installer.

If you don’t correctly identify your vehicle’s FM antenna, the installation of the FEA will result in poor performance and unsatisfactory results.

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