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Old 11-15-14, 01:37 PM
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Default Sat Radio Antenna and Tinted Glass

Will be installing satellite radio in my '02 LS UL and planned on installing the antenna in the high middle brakelight or on the rear deck. My car came from Texas with a tinted rear glass and someone told me that tint would cause poor reception. I wondered if anyone had problems with this location due to the tint and if they had an alternate mounting location that they would suggest. Thanks.
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It probably depends upon the tint. if it is the metalized or mirror tint I could see that being an issue. I have tint on mine and it is the darkest allowed. I've never had any signal issues.
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I went with ceramic as I've heard the metallic tints can affect reception
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