Antenas para Ford C-Max

Ford C-Max Antennas

Take advantage of GPS, infotainment, cellular, and other networks with the antenna system of your choice keeping you tuned in. Ford C-Max antennas come in many varieties, including internal and external designs. Coupled with the right services, C-Max antennas, which fit the C-Max, C-Max Hybrid, and C-Max Energi, keep you informed and entertained while driving.

What is the difference between Ford’s internal and external antennas?

The difference is where you mount them. Internal and external antennas provide many of the same services but have different mounting needs, locations, and designs. Some common internal antenna designs are:

Fender - Technically, fender antennas are either internal or external, depending on the specific mounting location. They often mount under Ford C-Max fenders, a location that can protect them from external trauma.

Glass mounted - Many windshields and back windows come equipped with built-in antennas. Depending on the manufacturer, some of these models provide you with a variety of frequency choices.

Internal glass mounted - These designs are self-contained antennas that attach to the inside surface of your car windows. Often smaller and light, these portable antennas are good for vacations, business trips, and other impromptu situations.

External antenna designs include:

  • Mast - Mast antennas are usually dipoles with helical wires surrounding the core. While common, these models often provide effective service for short- and medium-frequency applications.
  • Retractable - These antennas retract into the body of your vehicle when you turn the radio on and off. This feature can keep it safe from common obstacles like tree branches and car wash apparatus.
  • Shark fin - Low and sleek, shark fin antennas provide access to a wide range of frequencies.
  • Billet - Short and powerful, billets are usually helical dipoles with additional internal boosting capacity.
  • Hockey puck - Round and squat, these antennas mount anywhere on the inside or outside of your Ford C-Max multi-purpose vehicle. They are also capable of connecting you with a variety of services that include satellite and cellular networks.
Do Ford shark fin antennas have diversity capability?

Some shark fin antennas do have diverse capability. Diversity systems use multiple antennas working together to capture strong signals. Some shark fin models include onboard diversity capability. Models capable of diversity action include arrays of diminutive antennas capable of picking up high-frequency broadcasts, as well as larger dipole antennas for lower frequency ranges.

How can antenna gain affect your system?

High-gain antenna systems include hardware and software capable of picking up signals from specific directions. Many designs also allow you to adjust this direction. High-gain antennas provide you with many advantages, including potentially clearer reception. As they receive signals from one direction, they intensify this signal while filtering out unwanted broadcasts. This has the effect of clarifying and boosting the reception in your C-Max, Energi, or Hybrid.

What causes reception issues with diversity systems?

Antenna systems, in general, are vulnerable to interference, and diversity systems are no different. If you notice sudden reception issues in your Ford C-Max, C-Max Energi, or Ford C-Max Hybrid, consider taking a look at these possible causes:

Connections - Loose, damaged, or corroded connections and fittings cause reception problems.

Metallic paint - While rare, some metallic paints are known to cause interference with selected antenna models.

Mounting location - If you mount a portable antenna to close to your C-Max motor, this may cause interference.

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