Terk SIRMINI SIRIUS Satellite Radio Roof Mount Antenna
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Manufacturer: TerkModel: SIRMINI
Product features:
- Designed for use with older single-input Sirius receivers
- Attaches to your vehicle's roof with a powerful magnetic base
- Weather- and vibration-resistant
- Includes 20.5 feet of micro-coaxial cable with a FAKRA style connector
- Measures 2 x 2.38 x 0.5 inches (W x D x H)
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Customer Review: This has the square plastic FAKRA connector for older receivers.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have an older model (2004) Kenwood Sirius receiver that plugs into a Kenwood AM/FM car radio and it requires a Sirius antenna with the square plastic housing on the connector. Unlike many other reviewers, I had a problem finding an antenna with this FAKRA type of connector. The antennas used on newer receivers have a similar electrical connection, but without the plastic shell, so be sure of what you are buying.
This Terk SIRMINI is advertised as the replacement for the older SIR3 antenna. The MINI is smaller than the SIR3 - a smaller footprint and not as thick - but works just as well.
The thing that I liked better about the SIR3 antenna, compared to the newer SIRMINI, is the construction of the rubber tail that covers several inches of the cable before it enters the antenna. The SIR3 tail was installed on the cable at the factory and is flexible (It bends to match the curvature of the car roof). This makes it easy to get a nice looking installation. Unfortunately this SIRMINI antenna has a stiff plastic cover that snaps over the cable to act as the tail and it does not conform well to a curved surface. I was able to bend the cable cover to fit flush against the car roof, but the ends later popped up to leave small gaps that I had to hide by filling them with black silicone rubber.
I found the SIR3 antenna still available at one place on the Internet, but at twice the cost of this newer antenna. For that price, I'll live with the silicone rubber caulk job.
Description of Terk SIRMINI SIRIUS Satellite Radio Roof Mount Antenna
A new addition to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Antenna product line. The SIR-Mini replaces the SIR3. This product is a roof mount antenna designed for single input receivers and as replacement units for the Sirius Plug and Play systems. The SIR-Mini is approximately 50% smaller by volume than its predessor, the SIR-3.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories