Antenas para Saab 9-3

Saab 9-3 Antennas

There is nothing like the luxury and engine power of the Saab 9-3, so for an optimal driving experience, it is essential to replace the antenna if it is damaged. Luckily, buying a new Saab antenna is simple. You will be satisfied with your choice if you know more about what antennas do and what types will work with your Saab 9-3.

Your Saab sedan, convertible, or sports cars radio system is set up to receive transmissions from AM and FM radio stations or satellites broadcasting in your area. The antenna sends radio waves to your cars receiver. Many antennas extend from the body of the automobile to improve reception of your radio signals and to avoid interference from the metal body of your car.

There are three major kinds of antennas for cars: whip antennas, telescopic antennas, and windshield antennas.

• Whip antennas: Whip antennas are long, thin rods of metal that extend from the body of your sedan. It is the classic radio antenna shape, and it is usually mounted on the roof or the hood of your vehicle for best reception.
• Telescopic antennas: Manual or automatic telescopic antennas are made of graduated cylinders of metal that fit inside each other so that you can extend or retract the antenna. Power antennas for luxury sedans have an automatic extension function. This feature is useful for protecting the antenna of your Saab 9-3 from being bent or damaged by possible hazards such as tree branches or the brushes of a car wash.
• Windshield antennas: Windshield antennas are made of thin wires embedded into the glass of your windshield. Because they are an integral part of your 9-3, they tend to be more unobtrusive and aesthetically pleasing than standard antennas, especially for convertibles, turbos, the Linear, or sports models such as the Aero.

If you are looking to replace your Saab 9-3s radio antenna, it is important to know what kind of mount the replacement antenna will need. The easiest repair for your 9-3 involves replacing a part with an identical substitute. You know it will work with your vehicle already, so there will be little to no need for changes, adaptations, or costly modifications. Antennas tend to be mounted using fixed mast mounts or pillar mounts.

• Fixed mast mounts: A fixed mast mount is a common antenna mount for a variety of vehicles. It is easy to replace and use. Most fixed-mast antenna mounts work well on the hood or the roof of your Saab 9-3.
• Pillar mounts: A pillar mount attaches to the door of your Saab 9-3 and connects to the radio receiver.