2006 Toyota Sequoia with GPS and XM antenna mounted on Dash. Having a problem with the XM cutting in and out. I also have a 2006 Honda Accord and the XM hardly cuts out at all.
Any ideas?
Posted Nov 27, 2006 · 21:16 UTC#1
XM Signal cuts in and out
Posted Nov 27, 2006 · 21:22 UTC#2
Try putting the XM antenna on the roof
Posted Nov 27, 2006 · 21:49 UTC#3
XM needs a clear sight of the sky from all angles. With the antenna mounted on the dash, depending on where you live, if you are headed away from the two satellites, your direct line from the antenna to the satellites could be blocked by the roof. If in an urban area with repeaters (ground stations) the reception should be less affected, but if not near repeaters, line of sight is required.
The two XM satellites are basically over GA/AL and NM/AZ (plus or minus a few hundred).
GPS, which also requires direct line of sight, has 26 satellites that travel north/south in a looping formation, so the GPS on the dash will almost always pick up at least four satellites.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 · 02:23 UTC#4
Oooh, I got schooled by PaisanNYC on this already. Apparently, XM has 2 more satellites up now, Rhythm and Blues, to go along with Rock and Roll. But also, make sure that there is a piece of metal under the antenna, to act as a reflector. It only needs to be about 2.5" square.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 · 02:32 UTC#5
Oooh, I got schooled by PaisanNYC on this already. Apparently, XM has 2 more satellites up now, Rhythm and Blues, to go along with Rock and Roll. But also, make sure that there is a piece of metal under the antenna, to act as a reflector. It only needs to be about 2.5" square.
Yes you have been "expunded"! That just sounds cool. Ok I'm done with the useless posts. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 · 03:47 UTC#6
See ya, Batman.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 · 22:12 UTC#7
Ouch sarcasm LOL Actually XM 4 ("Blues") is still in testing, having just reached optimum geostationary orbit. Once XM4 is fully up and running (and hopefully utilizing heiarchal modulation), XM1 and XM2 ("Rock" and "Roll") will be powered down and kept in orbit as spares.Oooh, I got schooled by PaisanNYC on this already.
Posted Nov 29, 2006 · 13:51 UTC#8
No sarcasm, thanks for the info. Still running off of a 2002 press announcement. I'm so retro.
Posted Nov 30, 2006 · 00:37 UTC#9
You're not "retro" You're "old school". Remember old school is always better.
Posted Nov 30, 2006 · 20:40 UTC#10
Old school, sweet. So I guess my Punch 150HD's are cool again?
Posted Nov 30, 2006 · 21:29 UTC#11
I work with a guy who still dresses like Bruce Springsteen from the "Born in the USA" days, complete with bandana on head and all. His nickname really is Retro LOL
Posted Dec 01, 2006 · 00:56 UTC#12
Old school, sweet. So I guess my Punch 150HD's are cool again?
That might be pushing it. I don't know though, you might be able to pull that off.