Viper 5806v antenna extension?
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=141112
Printed Date: April 23, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Topic: Viper 5806v antenna extension?
Posted By: p023879
Subject: Viper 5806v antenna extension?
Date Posted: April 01, 2016 at 11:54 AM
I've installed this alarm in an enclosed aluminum trailer. All is working except I only have about 200' range. I. Ant put the antenna outside as it has the valet button and led so I know it's not waterproof. Is there one wire in that harness I can extend so to get better range? My other thought is cutting and extending the whole antenna assembly so I can't mount it in the plastic roof vent but is it OK to extend all those wires?
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Posted By: p023879
Date Posted: April 06, 2016 at 9:22 AM
No one has done this?
Posted By: pts760
Date Posted: April 06, 2016 at 3:11 PM
If anything I'd extend all the wires. I've never had to do this, but I don't see why see why it wouldn't work. The antenna itself is what receives and translates the RF signal and the wires that connect from the brain to the antenna are just travelers. Just make sure you solder your connections and heat shrink if you have something that small otherwise 3M super 33+ will work good for this application. This will prevent any unwanted added resistance to the circuit.
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