At the moment, the car antenna has become a mandatory attribute of a modern vehicle. There are many reasons for this.
Modern antennas receive television signals and signals from radio stations well, have an attractive appearance, and also give the whole car a certain completeness. That is why many lovers of high-quality images and clear sound can think about its acquisition. Car antenna is selected in accordance with certain rules, which will be discussed later.
Since different types of signals are usually broadcast at different frequencies, before acquiring an antenna, it is necessary to determine its main purpose. The best option is a GPS or GSM antenna combined with AM / FM / TV reception. This is a universal option. It can serve simultaneously to enhance the reception of the navigator and mobile phone, as well as to receive radio and television broadcasts in good enough quality.
A car antenna can be installed in one of the following ways:
- in any hole on the body: on the roof or in another place;
- by means of fastening in a special vice;
- on a magnetic holder.
Communication range and signal reception quality largely depend on the correct installation of the antenna. It is important to understand that certain features of a car body are often capable of amplifying or attenuating a signal, therefore literacy is important in installing an antenna, as well as the right choice of installation location. Most often, the antenna is installed on the roof of the car. Any other position may cause a change in its pattern, which will noticeably worsen the quality of reception. It is permissible to carry out installation in the center of the roof, as well as at some distance from it. When the car antenna cannot be installed on the roof, you should choose a place that will be as close as possible to the axis of symmetry, and also be quite high. The reception quality can be significantly improved if there are no metal objects on the car and the connecting cable is of sufficient length.
Car antennas that do not receive signal well enough can be combined with special amplifiers. Such devices help significantly improve the quality of reception. This modern invention allows you to listen to your favorite radio stations in any conditions. Amplifiers are able to increase the reception range by 2-3 times, in addition, they are compatible with all pin-type antennas.
When a car antenna is mounted, it is important to consider a number of features, since proper installation will achieve good reception quality, and if the installation is incorrectly performed, the result will be the opposite. Since various interference can affect the sensitivity of the station, experts make recommendations according to which the antennas should be mounted as far as possible from the engine and other nodes that can drown out the signal.
A modern car antenna is not only a high-tech solution, but also an attractive attribute of a vehicle.