Mercedes-Benz SL500 Antennas
Your Mercedes-Benz antenna can serve a variety of functional and entertainment-based purposes. From local channels to global stations, your antenna can provide you with a wide variety of audio streaming. You can find a broad range of OEM and aftermarket antenna parts for your Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
What types of antennas are available for a Mercedes-Benz SL500?An antenna can be many shapes, sizes, and designs, but all antennas generally work the same way. You can find a wide variety of antenna types for your SL500, which are mainly categorized by their function. Each type can be found in many shapes and sizes, and each is characterized by which type of signal it receives. The most common types of antennas for your Mercedes-Benz SL500 include:
- Standard/monopoles: The most common type of antenna found on vehicles is the monopole, or whip antenna. These usually come stock on cars and can receive AM/FM frequencies. These poles can be rigid or flexible. Monopoles may even retract and extend on an automatic track system.
- Satellite: This category of antennas receives frequencies sent from global satellites, allowing you to access a wide range of channels or stations.
- Signal-boosters: Signal-boosting antennas can pinpoint local cell towers to boost your cell phone service while you drive. They can also improve your car’s reception range.
- Built-ins: Many contemporary Mercedes-Benz models come stock with built-in antennas, which are hardwired into the dashboard and engine. These types usually work the same way as monopoles and receive the same frequencies, but they do not require the same hardware.
Where on the car your antenna is installed is mostly determined by its type. Monopoles or standard antennas can typically be placed on the exterior body of your Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, on either the hood, roof, fenders, or trunk, or sometimes near the wheels. Satellite antennas and signal-boosters can typically be placed on a wider range of exterior and interior locations. It is essential to follow location instructions for each type of antenna to ensure optimum performance in your Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
How do you improve the reception in your Mercedes-Benz SL500?Replacing or changing your SL500s antenna is not the only way to improve the reception of your antenna and receiver. If your Mercedes-Benz uses a standard antenna, ensuring it is damage-free and not stuck in a retracted state can improve reception. The connections between the antenna and your vehicle may also be damaged, which can hinder performance. If you have resolved all technical issues in your Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vehicle and still feel as though your reception is lacking, you can find signal-boosters, which help improve your vehicles reception range.