[fusion_drew]

Why is there no antenna on my Fusion?. I really did not notice it until the other day.

 

[Rut]

it is part of the rear glass. I like the look of no Antenna  8)

 

[fusion_drew]

Thanks for the quick reply, thats what I was thinking. I wish my Sport Trac was like that. If I was to get the windows tinted, would that affect the reseption?.

 

[Rut]

I am not sure about that, but there are some people here that have there windows tinted and I have not heard of any problems.

 

[mz6zoomzoom]

I have an '03 Mazda6, which was the only year that they did the rear window antenna instead of the center roof mounted one, and I have tinted windows - I have no problem.

The disadvantage of a single rear glass antenna is that if the C pillars on the car get between the radio station and you, reception can suck. Higher end cars that use in-glass antenna's generally have two (front & rear window) to avoid that problem.

 

[Metallicat]

The 2007 guide lists a "mast antenna" as a new standard feature - I assume this means that the hidden rear window antenna is done. If so, I wonder why they went back to a traditional style antenna? Cost? Surely not for looks.

 

[xcr440sp]

I'd guess partially due to cost, but mainly due to radio reception. Out here in the middle of no-where our Fusion doesn't get near as good of radio reception as any of the other cars I've owned. It doesn't bother me because I have Sirius, but I've talked to others that have complained.

 

[ming321]

I've noticed less than stellar reception from my radio as well. My last car was a Benz and it got terrible reception, even with the stubby antenna on the top. I like the look of no antenna, but reception does suffer.

 

[lammer]

My reception has been better with the window antenna, than with my previous top-mounted antennae on my SVTF.
Much better reception through the AM frequencies, I could never really get the Tigers game before, now it's crystal clear.
The FM reception is a bit better too, a couple local stations had a weak signal with the previous car, now I can hear them better.
... and my windows have 20% tint.

I cannot see how tint would affect reception... unless you tried sanding down those dots... there are a couple of vertical lines within the dotted zone (maybe part of the antenna system?)

 

[MJ41478]

I have terrible radio reception and can not seem to fix it.....

 

[chris06fusion]

I think I get much better reception than I have ever had with a external antenna. Maybe its just where I live but I get some stations I was never able to get in previous cars.

 

[ajp745li]

my reception is acutally a lot worse with window tint, I can seek thru and only hit 3 stations TOTAL!!!!! It sucks but I can still get the one station I listen to, usually CD's anyways...

 

[bpmetalmilitia]

I have my vehicle tinted and I get excellent reception. KLOS, Jack-FM, KROQ, KEARTH 101, and POWER 106 are excellent signals. Maybe you guys need to tell your radio stations to boost up their signals. :glaive81: :metalcord:

Anyways, I do not listen to radio that much, I listen to CD's I burn 99.8% of the time. Theres not really anything good when I drive, too many damn commercials. Sirius is ok, but until they come out with a better vehicle unit that is when I will listen to Sirius 60%. Even though I have the lifetime Sirius membership I listen to it once in a great while.

 

[bassnutz]

My rear window is tinted, plus I have a piece of black vinal over the antenna area. I have no problem at all with radio reception. Not that I listen to the radio at all, except when I'm putting another disc in. But for that whole 3 or 4 seconds, it sounds great.

 

[chris06fusion]

[quote author=ajp745li link=topic=49809.msg823051#msg823051 date=1152885503]
my reception is acutally a lot worse with window tint, I can seek thru and only hit 3 stations TOTAL!!!!! It sucks but I can still get the one station I listen to, usually CD's anyways...
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The tint sould not affect the reception.

 

[Metallicat]

If there is any type of metallic element in the tint then it will affect reception. Most newer office buildings use a metallic-based tinting (even if they appear to be only lightly tinted from the outside) that drops radio frequency penetration inside of the building by 90% or more. If it is just a colored plastic type of screening, then it should have no effect.

[quote author=Chris06Fusion link=topic=49809.msg825180#msg825180 date=1152970696]
[quote author=ajp745li link=topic=49809.msg823051#msg823051 date=1152885503]
my reception is acutally a lot worse with window tint, I can seek thru and only hit 3 stations TOTAL!!!!!  It sucks but I can still get the one station I listen to, usually CD's anyways...
[/quote]

The tint sould not affect the reception.
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[ajp745li]

I do have a metallic tint, I work @ FOrd dealer and have seeked thru stations in a non tinted Fusion Vs. mine and the no tint one is MUCH better...

 

[chris06fusion]

[quote author=Metallicat link=topic=49809.msg825210#msg825210 date=1152973371]
If there is any type of metallic element in the tint then it will affect reception. Most newer office buildings use a metallic-based tinting (even if they appear to be only lightly tinted from the outside) that drops radio frequency penetration inside of the building by 90% or more. If it is just a colored plastic type of screening, then it should have no effect.

[quote author=Chris06Fusion link=topic=49809.msg825180#msg825180 date=1152970696]
[quote author=ajp745li link=topic=49809.msg823051#msg823051 date=1152885503]
my reception is acutally a lot worse with window tint, I can seek thru and only hit 3 stations TOTAL!!!!! It sucks but I can still get the one station I listen to, usually CD's anyways...
[/quote]

The tint sould not affect the reception.
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I never thought about that..... Sorry