rhr 730 gps and satellite antenna question
rhr 730 gps and satellite antenna question
01-09-2013, 07:57 PM
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yes it is 05064910AA, and order an extension cord, probably from China off ebay. Search FAKRA "K" extension. I had to do this because I was ready for my install, and the antenna cable coming from the antenna is about 8 to 9 inches long. So I had to wait to put it where I wanted. What I would like answered is if I were to take the top off, find the original satellite antenna, disconnect that, and connect the new antenna to it, would that cord carry the same info to the radio?
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01-10-2013, 02:51 AM
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yes it is 05064910AA, and order an extension cord, probably from China off ebay. Search FAKRA "K" extension. I had to do this because I was ready for my install, and the antenna cable coming from the antenna is about 8 to 9 inches long. So I had to wait to put it where I wanted. What I would like answered is if I were to take the top off, find the original satellite antenna, disconnect that, and connect the new antenna to it, would that cord carry the same info to the radio?
If you have a 2007-2010 I think you just need to swap the antenna. I think the same cable will work, but not 100% sure. I think there's a thread on putting the RHR in 07-10, maybe someone in there who's done it knows.
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01-10-2013, 04:34 AM
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Yes I have an '07 and put the RHR in and it is flat out awesome. Its a brand new unit so a free year of Sirius came with it. Can't beat that live weather radar. I will take the top off tomorrow and see if I can get the new antenna to sit where the factory one is. It is a very awkward piece, so I am hoping that the old one is somewhat similar.
01-11-2013, 05:37 PM
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Yes I have an '07 and put the RHR in and it is flat out awesome. Its a brand new unit so a free year of Sirius came with it. Can't beat that live weather radar. I will take the top off tomorrow and see if I can get the new antenna to sit where the factory one is. It is a very awkward piece, so I am hoping that the old one is somewhat similar.
01-12-2013, 11:04 AM
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pretty much the easiest thing I have done to the Jeep. I pulled the soft top back, undid the zipper over the soundbar (passenger), and the the antenna was right under the padding. The brand new antenna looked just the same as the old factory one from 2007. I undid the 4 bolts holding the mounting plate together, and unzipped the padding a little further back and found where it connected to the factory wiring. The old antenna was no problem releasing it from the plate, and new one snapped in, it took 5 minutes minus the top removal. Signal works fine. The new antenna also came with the mounting hardware needed. I am not sure if the non sat radio equipped wranglers have the two holes necessary for mounting the antenna.
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01-13-2013, 03:22 PM
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pretty much the easiest thing I have done to the Jeep. I pulled the soft top back, undid the zipper over the soundbar (passenger), and the the antenna was right under the padding. The brand new antenna looked just the same as the old factory one from 2007. I undid the 4 bolts holding the mounting plate together, and unzipped the padding a little further back and found where it connected to the factory wiring. The old antenna was no problem releasing it from the plate, and new one snapped in, it took 5 minutes minus the top removal. Signal works fine. The new antenna also came with the mounting hardware needed. I am not sure if the non sat radio equipped wranglers have the two holes necessary for mounting the antenna.
All Wranglers would have the 2 holes in the case it was added if not installed then, plus that would be the standard sheet metal fabrication. Two hole to insure the Antenna is pointed and installed correctly....
01-14-2013, 03:24 PM
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SATELLITE antennas
Just to clarify.... the GPS antenna IS a satellite antenna. The Serius antenna is also a satellite antenna but "listens" to different satellites. I have a 2010 radio installed into my 2011 and I have one antenna connection for the GPS and another antenna connection for the Serius. I purchased P/N 5064350AA for just the GPS and mounted it just above the radio and under the plastic tray with a cable tie and had plenty of cable for this install and It works great. I don't listen to Serius so did not purchase the separate Serius antenna even though the radio is capable.
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01-14-2013, 03:38 PM
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Just to clarify.... the GPS antenna IS a satellite antenna. The Serius antenna is also a satellite antenna but "listens" to different satellites. I have a 2010 radio installed into my 2011 and I have one antenna connection for the GPS and another antenna connection for the Serius. I purchased P/N 5064350AA for just the GPS and mounted it just above the radio and under the plastic tray with a cable tie and had plenty of cable for this install and It works great. I don't listen to Serius so did not purchase the separate Serius antenna even though the radio is capable.
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