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tjd24 · #9 (**permalink**) 04-07-2007, 07:35 AM

I placed both an XM & Sirius antennas on the rear shelf as-well (I started with XM then switched to Sirius for NASCAR). Even though I hid the XM underneath the Child Seat latch cover XM did fade a bit but no more that when it was previously installed outside on my former Murano running an XM Roady2. The Sirius has not faded at all & is loud and clear on my Starmate 4 conncected via AUX cable. I used velco to hold the Sirius to the rear shelf on-top of the Child Seat latch cover. I've been amazed at the great reception quality given its interior location.

From the rear shelf position I was able to run both antenna wires under the moldings without any wire showing except where the wires enter the cut-out for the cubby hole (I am think about cutting a notch in the cubby as the wires sometimes pop the cover off).

Also I have a PAC SNI-1/3.5 Minijack Ground Loop Noise Isolator from Crutchfield with a 3.5mm cable splitter to attach both the Sirius and a Belkin retracting 3.5mm plug for my iPod - and - a dual power cable from Bell to connect the Sirius and iPod power cables. When I want the iPod I turn off the Sirius. I found that prior to using the Ground Loop Noise Isolator the Sirius was hissing at reasonable volume levels - once I installed the isolator I have had no noise on either the Sirius or the iPod. Despite all this stuff in the cubby, including the Starmate 4, it all fits nicely and you can't see any of it in back of Starmate 4.

Good luck with your choice of placing the antenna.