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Baysailor · 08-20-2006, 04:34 PM

I added to my alarm antenna and now have an incredible range (somewhere in the 200' line of sight range). I extended the antenna wire length by soldering on a piece of 24AWG insulated solid core wire. I then put a small piece of heat shrink over the solder joint and trimed the over all length to about 27.2 inches. I would have like to have extended the antenna fully out, but instead opted for a more simple installation by affixing it to the back of the side dash shroud. I used small pieces of aluminum foil duct tape to secure the wire to the plastic. I have always had great success with this type of tape in automotive applications continuing to adhere over the long term.

By the way, I didn't unplug the connector from the alarm. I just carefully pulled the antenna from the wrap.

08-20-2006, 04:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
Baysailor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,205	I added to my alarm antenna and now have an incredible range (somewhere in the 200' line of sight range). I extended the antenna wire length by soldering on a piece of 24AWG insulated solid core wire. I then put a small piece of heat shrink over the solder joint and trimed the over all length to about 27.2 inches. I would have like to have extended the antenna fully out, but instead opted for a more simple installation by affixing it to the back of the side dash shroud. I used small pieces of aluminum foil duct tape to secure the wire to the plastic. I have always had great success with this type of tape in automotive applications continuing to adhere over the long term. By the way, I didn't unplug the connector from the alarm. I just carefully pulled the antenna from the wrap. Attached Images __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise - Solar Yellow, HT, LSS, LSD/TC, Touring, StarShield, S111 RTDbrace, S111 microMirror, S111 Carpet Buttons, Painted A/C Surround, CF Center Console, Nitron S/A, Tempest BAB26-12 AGM Battery, Fujita Intake, Top Speed Pro 1 Exhaust, 4Tress Harness Bar, 6000k 35w HID kit, Moroso Oil Pan, Plinthless front clam, Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Wheels w/ RE01-R's for street use, Heater Core By-Pass, Shifter Reinforcement, LETSLA v2 Shift Kit Last edited by Baysailor : 08-20-2006 at 04:40 PM.