At the moment, the car antenna has become an indispensable attribute of a modern vehicle. There are many reasons for this.
Modern antennas well accept the television signal and signals from radio stations, have an attractive appearance, and also give the whole car a certain completeness. That's why many fans of high-quality images and pure sound can think about buying it. The 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 purchasing 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 strengthen the reception of the navigator and mobile phone, as well as to receive radio and television programs in fairly good quality.
The car antenna can be installed in one of the following ways:
- in any opening on the body: on the roof or in another place;
- by means of fastening in special vise;
- on the magnetic holder.
The range of communication and the quality of signal reception largely depend on the correct installation of the antenna. It is important to understand that certain features of the car body are often able to amplify or weaken the signal, so in the installation of the antenna is important literacy, as well as the correct choice of mounting location. Most often, the antenna is installed on the roof of the car. Any other position can cause a change in its directional pattern, which will significantly worsen reception quality. It is permissible to carry out installation in the center of the roof, and also at some distance from it. When the car antenna can not be installed on the roof, you should choose a location that is as close to the axis of symmetry as possible, and also be high enough. The reception quality can be significantly improved if there are no metal objects on the car, and the connecting cable will be of sufficient length.
Car antennas that do not receive a signal well enough can be combined with special amplifiers. Such devices help to improve the quality of reception several times. 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 antennas of the pin type.
When the car antenna is mounted, it is important to take into account a number of features, since a correct installation will achieve a good reception quality, and if the installation is incorrect, the result will be the opposite. Since various interference can affect the sensitivity of the station, experts recommend that it is necessary to mount the antennas as far as possible from the engine and other nodes capable of muffling the signal.
A modern car antenna is not only a high-tech solution, but also an attractive vehicle attribute.