Antennas; Multipath Propagation - Saab 2006 9-5 Owner's Manual

Antennas

The audio system has two antennas incor-
porated in either the rear window or the
windscreen: one for FM and one for AM.
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Satellite Radio antenna 1 is
The XM
located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep this
antenna clear of snow and ice build up for
clear radio reception.
• Roof loads can negatively affect telecom-
munication, GPS reception and the per-
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system 1.
formance of the XM
• If sun film is fitted to the rear window, it
must be a pure-plastic variety to maintain
good radio reception. Ensure that the film
does not contain any metal.
NOTICE
Refrain from placing hard or sharp
objects on the rear parcel shelf, to avoid
damaging the antenna leads.

Multipath propagation

Multipath propagation occurs when radio
waves from an FM transmitter are reflected
by a large building, or the like, causing them
to arrive slightly later than the direct waves.
This can create interference to radio recep-
tion. See also "Diversity antenna".
Saab 9-5 Audio System
Diversity antenna 1 1 1 1
To improve radio reception when the topog-
raphy is a problem, a second FM antenna,
known as a diversity antenna, can be fitted
in the rear window. Consult a Saab dealer
for further information.
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