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I'm planning to install my DVD player with the TV tuner on tomorrow.

Where is the best spot to mount the TV antenna?

Another problem is the TV antenna cable I got is not very long about 1 meter.

I'm thinking just mount it on top of the center dash close to the windscreen but where should I run the cable through?

Any other suggestions are welcome?

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Hmm

Extend the cable run it through your dash and up the RH drivers side door thing (no idea what its called)

The panel where a curtain airbag usually is and then stick it onto the top corner or your windscreen

I'm not sure if your way will get as much reception but i've seen a few photos and the antenna is usually mounted ontop of the windscreen

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Thanks.

I will get a 3m extension cable tomorrow morning.

Hmm

Extend the cable run it through your dash and up the RH drivers side door thing (no idea what its called)

The panel where a curtain airbag usually is and then stick it onto the top corner or your windscreen

I'm not sure if your way will get as much reception but i've seen a few photos and the antenna is usually mounted ontop of the windscreen

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Should be your best bet mate.

Do it once, do it right and you'll be much happier than trying to stretch the 1m cable :ph34r:

Just a question

Do you have a link to your HU?

Is it DVB-TV compatible? (Digital TV)

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Here you go.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150590346734&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Should be your best bet mate.

Do it once, do it right and you'll be much happier than trying to stretch the 1m cable :ph34r:

Just a question

Do you have a link to your HU?

Is it DVB-TV compatible? (Digital TV)

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Mission failed today.

I have done all the hardworks and have the old headunit removed.

Before I put the new headunit on, the fascia kit that I bought from US ebay does not fit the hole.

I thought they were the same unfortunately they are slightly larger than Australia version.

I ended up spending another $50 to get correct one from ryda.com.au.

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I also need to buy an adaptor to convert TV antenna output from Din to ISO, the TV antenna I bought is for ISO connector.

Have to wait for another week to get this job done.

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Depends where you are, i guess!

I'm from the east and get great reception, once in the city i get no signal or the picture keep getting dropped out.

On the Eastern FWY, i can still get reception and sometimes picture will freeze.

Here is a video i took when i parked on my driveway at home:

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I bought this TV antenna from ebay but the connector is for car radio antenna.

I have just converted it to a standard TV antenna connector by soldering the wires together.

I will try to install the antenna this weekend at the location you guys suggested.

Any suggestions and guidances how to remove the panel where a curtain airbag usually is?

I am going to hide the wiring inside the panel.

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Very bad signal for my tv antenna in Melbourne.

I can only receiving SBS.

Mine is not the digital TV tuner, not sure anything to do with that.

Does your tv antenna comes with the booster or amplifier?

Should i get one with the booster?

Depends where you are, i guess!

I'm from the east and get great reception, once in the city i get no signal or the picture keep getting dropped out.

On the Eastern FWY, i can still get reception and sometimes picture will freeze.

Here is a video i took when i parked on my driveway at home:

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