OEM Satellite Antenna
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From: Nashville
Originally Posted by ng8650
How's the reception with it painted like that?
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No problem. It's what I'm using with my Sirius Starmate right now. I've ordered the SMB connectors to properly hook up my cable instead of my homemade splicing job.
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From: So Cal
Originally Posted by DaJoker
Was more of a reply to joesblackhhr above, but...
SMB is the technical type of interface that SATRAD (both XM and Sirius) use for their antenna connections. FAKRA is a further shroud around the SMB connector that allows it to "snap" into the radio. Most plugnplay radios use just the SMB connector without the shroud, while most OEM and headunit tuners use the extra FAKRA connection to make sure the SMB holds secure. The FAKRA is basically just a plastic piece and usually has clips that hold it around the SMB connector which can be unsnapped to take it off or the plastic can be cut down so you can plug it into a PNP radio. Make a bit more sense now?
SMB is the technical type of interface that SATRAD (both XM and Sirius) use for their antenna connections. FAKRA is a further shroud around the SMB connector that allows it to "snap" into the radio. Most plugnplay radios use just the SMB connector without the shroud, while most OEM and headunit tuners use the extra FAKRA connection to make sure the SMB holds secure. The FAKRA is basically just a plastic piece and usually has clips that hold it around the SMB connector which can be unsnapped to take it off or the plastic can be cut down so you can plug it into a PNP radio. Make a bit more sense now?
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