Magnadyne M9900CDS Satellite antenna input

[SCVJeff]

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Originally Posted by Meurigd Good idea. I won't be able to trace it from right at the Sirius antenna puck however, because the antenna wire is not visible at all on the roof. The wire just disappears through the fiberglass somewhere under a big bead of sealant all around the puck. But you are probably right, it probably runs down to the front bulkhead under the plastic cover of the corner window pillar on the driver's side, along with the wires from the other antennas on the roof, I would guess. I should be able to determine which one it is once I take the cover off the pillar. I'll try that. Thanks. Unfortunately though I have not been able to do anything further on this project since early this morning, when I put my back out while contorting in the small space between the driver's seat and underneath the dash, looking for that receiver module. (ain't getting old fun ?). I've been laid up with back pain all day. Grrrr. Hopefully I'll be able to get back to it tomorrow..... I don't usually take this long to do these little projects, and I want to get it DONE.... Meurig Davies '07 Meridian 36G

Sorry for the late reply. We're out here in Quartzsite doing the shows and working on motorhome projects.

I haven't seen the connector in years and couldn't pick it out of the catalog if asked but know what it looks like on site.

As mentioned, it is mounted on the firewall, NOT the upper dash. The only way to get to it is laying on the floor and working your way through the wire looms to get to it. Get GOOD light, like a florescent worklight stick, and consider gloves because the looms can and will draw blood on the way in. If I remember, the box is black, ~3x3" and sez Sirus on it.

[Meurigd]

OK, the job's done. Not wanting to aggravate my back problem, today I resorted to "Plan B". I.e. rather than again squeezing into that impossible space between the driver's seat, steering column and foot pedals to try to find the module at the bulkhead, and the end of the existing antenna cable, I decided to instead use the antenna that came with the Sirius extra car kit, and forget the original antenna all together. I simply positioned the new antenna puck inside the DVR/CD changer front compartment above the driver. The roof is fiberglass, so the antenna "sees" the Sat signals right through it. It works fine. Actually, there is a false ceiling to the compartment, and by just removing two screws, it exposes the underside of the roof, and one of the cross member steel frame rails of the coach. There is just enough space between the rail and the underside of the roof to accommodate the magnet based Sirius antenna puck. I ran the antenna wire down the corner window pillar, under the plastic cover, and then into the back of the dash from there. I mounted the small portable sat radio in the space on the face of the dash just below the rear cam video display screen and above the air vents. The portable radio is wired in to AUX 1 on the Magnadyne, and so plays through the coach audio system when the Magnadyne radio is tuned to the AUX 1 mode position. Works great ! Thanks to all for the help.

Meurig Davies '07 Meridian 36G

[John Hilley]

You might not be out of the woods yet. I tried that with two motor homes. Worked fine until I drove north. The on rood air conditioners blocked the signal. I thought I was home free with this motor home with basement AC. not so, some thing, probably the satellite dish blocked it in certain directions driving north. In all cases I installed marine XM antennas that didn't need a metal ground plane, never have had a problem since.

[Wayne M]

My Aux input is on the front. I use it for the iPod when satellite is blocked. I didn't want a permanent wire mini plug sticking out in the front because of the 70# puppy. She already changes FM channels on me once in a while, turns the radio off, changes the volume. One smart puppy. I think DW puts her up to it so she can change to a channel of her liking. Two smart puppies.