2015 Yamaha 242/240 SiriusXM antenna?

[Dan_NC]

I know this is an old thread but I am curious if you guys think the larger bimini top (frame mostly) on the E-Series would interrupt the Sirius XM signal should I mount it like Richard? Thank you for putting this information together for other folks like myself.

 

[Coheeba]

It should be able to "see" through the bimini (material) the frame shouldn't have an effect. Antennas don't like metal but wood, fiberglass, cloth will have a small effect but not total, it obviously depends on how thick the material is. I have successfully used an antenna for satellite comms thru the gunnel of a boat 1-2 " thick.

 

[Dan_NC]

It should be able to "see" through the bimini (material) the frame shouldn't have an effect. Antennas don't like metal but wood, fiberglass, cloth will have a small effect but not total, it obviously depends on how thick the material is. I have successfully used an antenna for satellite comms thru the gunnel of a boat 1-2 " thick.

Awesome, thanks for the wisdom. I guess I will order one this weekend.