Hi - I've read some posts and I'm unsure if the XM Antenna requires mounting on metal (like a metal plate) - I would like to mount it on the dashboard inside if I can - preliminary tests showed good reception - if it is a problem i'll then go through the whole outside mounting thing. question - if i mount inside, is double sided tape good enough, or do i need to get a small metal plate, glue/tape that to dash, and then let the magnet hold the antenna to that plate? many thanks for any suggestions!
I don't think it needs to be if you dont want to use the magnet. And even if you use the magnet, then the magnet needs to be fastened down... I had mine mounted on the roof, but before selling it I removed everything and as a temporary install to use it for a month I used the antenna off the boom box made for sirius plug and play units... I just stuck it at the bottom of the windshield and where the vents are for the front window defogger and it worked no problems...
