*CLOSED* Visual Garage Sharkfin Antenna - GB Jun'11 R3

LZY_EYE · Postby **LZY_EYE** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:44 am

Ok everyones sharkfins have been sent via Registered Post. I have held back the 2 QLD ones and will bring up on the 2nd Jan to save a bit of coin.

It cost each person $8.65 I will PM you my bank details for reimursement.
This included a padded bag. The sharkfins are in 3 layers of bubblewrap including the bag, so they should not get damaged.

Cheers.

Blakey · Postby **Blakey** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:53 pm

wouldnt these sharkfins decrease your radio reception? as you are removing your antenna to put them on, so you only have the base of your antenna as your new antenna, then covering it with plastic/fiberglass. giving you worse reception, then with out it on and having a full reception.

Frazza · Postby **Frazza** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:56 pm

The unit has an internal antenna the screws into the factory base.

http://www.visualgarage.com/Product_Installation.html

scraverX · Postby **scraverX** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:08 pm

Ahhh... very helpful that. *bookmarks*

Frazza · Postby **Frazza** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:16 pm

I got one some time back for my wifes SP23 when we had it, couldn't really notice any difference in reception quality so they are a good thing.

bd-850 · Postby **bd-850** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:04 am

well i just installed one, and even though i dont listen to the radio very often it doesnt bother me, but anyway i tried it and i couldnt see any diffrence, and thats in the county where radio reception is crap anyway. so you city guys wont have a problem

Tin_Pusher · Postby **Tin_Pusher** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 3:52 pm

A comparison here:

http://matrixowners.com/lofiversion/index.php/t64866.html

If I was fitting one, I'd find a weak station on each of the AM and FM bands, then fit the shark fin (without removing the backing from the 3M tape) and check those stations again to see if reception was worse/better/the same. If its satisfactory, properly fit the shark fin.

Do the comparison test during the day, because at night reception distance on the AM band is different, and is affected by fading and interference.

I expect FM reception would be about the same between the shark fin and stock antenna but reduced on the AM band, where the longer/larger the antenna the better.

If anyone does this comparison with weak AM & FM stations, post your results.

ofey · Postby **ofey** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:08 am

Everything Tin_Pusher has said makes sense with my Sharkfin.

If you don't listen to AM, you shouldn't have a problem.

Since all fins have been dispatched, I'm closing this thread till the next GB.

If you have not recieved your fin, please PM me.

LZY_EYE · Postby **LZY_EYE** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:51 am

I have PM'd everyone with my bank details for postage. Sorry about the delay I didn't get them all sent out before my 4 day holiday that turned into 9 days

ofey · Postby **ofey** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:30 am

Background of GB Round 3 - Oct' 10
Reopened by demand.
I don't have to say much. All information already available on these pages.

EOI List
1. luffy4688 A39 SA/VIC
2. Itachi D06 WA
3. Steve_83 X42 VIC
4. rthieu X42 VIC
5. megatron U02 QLD
6. 86MIM X42 QLD
7. napkin01 D06 VIC
8.

RyanMK · Postby **RyanMK** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:58 am

I'm in if this goes ahead. Colour code's A39.

Itachi · Postby **Itachi** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:29 pm

Ok well count me in for a D06 sharkfin :twisted:

steve83 · Postby **steve83** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:19 pm

Count me in for a black X42 please.

megatron · Postby **megatron** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:25 pm

im keen if it works with GPS and MMCS

Postby **aspir3** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:28 pm

megatron wrote:im keen if it works with GPS and MMCS

GPS has its own antenna.

This will only affect the radio reception. From what I have heard if you are in a low radio reception then this mod is not for you.

For those who live in capital cities it should be fine.

CLOSED Visual Garage Sharkfin Antenna - GB Jun'11 R3

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