Satellite radio antenna taken apart (pics)

[Kyle]

Okay soo for many years now, ive always wondered what was inside these tiny little black magnetic antennas for sat radio. So i got one and took it apart heres the pics. And yes this is what i do with my spare time. Lol

 

[autumn walker]

Not much to them is there?

 

[Kyle]

Not much to them is there?

nope, i thought there would be something more! lol

 

[Zach]

You really need to find a hobby or spend more time with Chris :giggle:

 

[Kyle]

You really need to find a hobby or spend more time with Chris :giggle:

ik ik lol

 

[LagunaH1]

Looks like a folded dipole or loop antenna on a PCB, probably with some amplification circuitry

 

[n8rfastback]

I bet the pink and white wafer is the antenna and the board underneath is a preamp of some sort...

 

[LagunaH1]

Interesting how the metal housing is soldered to the coax shield. I bet that is done to keep whatever is inside the housing free of RF.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

You're as bad as I am. I got the faulty roll over sensor back from the dealership for the express purpose of dissecting it.... I'll post up pictures

 

[Kyle]

You're as bad as I am. I got the faulty roll over sensor back from the dealership for the express purpose of dissecting it.... I'll post up pictures

Dude i want to see that!!! Careful tho, i think they have mercury in them!


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