DEI Transmitter Range

I've noticed that the range on my Python 881 is not that good. I mounted the antenna above the rear view mirror in my '95 dodge. Any ideas or fixes?

is the antenna in tint? Also is the ground testing at an acceptible resistance. I am not fimiliar with the antenna used on those units but if it is a xhf anttena I would check with the local dealers to be sure that there are no complications with it. I know here as well as in Winnipeg the XHF antennas get sh*t range and we must give the customers an upgrade to the xhf plus antennasdouble-secret reverse-osmosis speaker-cone-induced high-level interference distortion, Its a killer

Make sure your antenna is below the tint line, That antenna is the same used on the Valet 554R. I usually mount them to the left of where the mirror mounts.Shaughn Murley

Install Manager, Dealer Services

Visions Electronics

Red Deer, Alberta

Is there any way to tell the difference between the XHF and XHF plus antennas?

yes, look at the antenna itself, one says XHF and one says XHF PlusKevin Gerry

Certified Electronics Technician

MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer

Classic Car Audio

since 1979

Bizzarre. Mine does not say XHF or XHF plus. Its a black piece of plastic with an antenna coming out of each side and directed's logo.

this is the 2 way system right? If it's like my old viper 2 way, i had to replace the alarm brain. You could try moving the antenna to like the side of windshield and have it run along side the plastic window trim.

Don't know what you checked, but I had an issue like this as well. 'cept I would be able to rectify it by removing and reconnecting the connector to the antenna. FOund out later on, the cable inside was breaking from a bend and just had to recrimp a new connector and worked great again. BTW, is the XHF Plus antenna compatible with old brains using the XHF Antenna and is there a big bennefit of range?