In Dash Radar Detector
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Printed Date: July 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Topic: In Dash Radar Detector
Posted By: enyrgee
Subject: In Dash Radar Detector
Date Posted: December 09, 2002 at 6:16 PM
Does anyone know what would be involved in dash-mounting a radar detector in a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ?
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Posted By: enyrgee
Date Posted: December 09, 2002 at 8:46 PM
Sorry, that last post was kinda vague, I was just on my way out and thought I'd put something there for you to view. What I want to do is remove one of the AC vents from the dash below the head unit. (they're rectangular, similar to the shape of my radar detector. I have the low-end radioshack radar detector, not sure what the model number is. I guess my real question is what would be involved with moving the antenna for the laser and the antenna for the radar to another location, and would I incur any signal loss. When finished, I want the radar detector to look fairly factory. I'm going to build a separate case from the one it came in so all I'll basically be reusing is the electronic components. Does this make sense to anyone else? Aaron
Posted By: enyrgee
Date Posted: December 10, 2002 at 6:47 AM
Does this even sound feasible? I don't think I've ever heard of it myself... I just thought it would be different...
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Aaron
Posted By: webguy
Date Posted: December 11, 2002 at 3:43 PM
Its been done. However, depending upon the circuit board setup, removing the antenna-receiver assembly involves desoldering it from the board. Automatically, this will create a situation of signal loss, because now you will have to find a way to get the signal to the board. And, the longer the cable run, the more inherent resistance, plus the possibility of RMI and EMI (radio and electromagnetic interference). Its a nice thought, but not recommended if you want the detector to be accurate. The best thing to do is think about removing the controls and indicator LEDs, constructing a flat panel to mount them on, then use a scrap cable (CD Changer cable?) to bridge the gap. And make sure that everything is grounded really good at both points. Then mount the main unit behind the front grill, but that grill must be PLASTIC, no metal. A lot of work for a cheap detector, and I wouldn't do it to an expensive one........
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