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Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Long Island NY
Just opened mine up, on the bottom of the antenna it says Model NGVA1 and there is a 1603 in the bottom corner. Not sure if that's the upgraded antenna or not. What bothers me more in the manufacturing date on the module itself, April 2015. Might send it back for a newer manufactured module.
Just opened mine up, on the bottom of the antenna it says Model NGVA1 and there is a 1603 in the bottom corner. Not sure if that's the upgraded antenna or not. What bothers me more in the manufacturing date on the module itself, April 2015. Might send it back for a newer manufactured module.
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I was using an Onyx module mounted to my handlebars and the reception kinda sucked. Found a pre-owned OEM XM module online for a C note. The wiring harness was almost as expensive at $85. Got an antenna off of Fleabay for $10 and mounted it inside the fairing. Integration was a snap, and the reception improved 99%. Now I have my Garmin 50 in a RAM mount on the bars. Got a great deal from XM as well. $20 promotional for 6 months.
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From: Long Island NY
Thank you, I checked and those are the numbers I have, no "A" after the antenna number. I spoke to Anthony at Boardtracker, her said all units shipped recently have the upgraded antenna so maybe the antenna is upgraded and the instruction page/numbers are not. I did make a mistake, looking closer at the module the manufacture date is 2016, not 2015 (old decrepit eyes, had to use a magnifying glass, LOL). I'll install tomorrow and see how the reception is. Wondering if anyone here has ordered JUST the upgraded antenna and if there's an "A" after that number.
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Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Long Island NY
That's the antenna I have, it came in a plastic bag inside the box with the module so no part number on the bag. I guess I have the newer one, thank you for taking the time to post pictures.
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Cheaper price than the $68 bucks at BoardTracker
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From: Olive & Oak
Amazon.com: SiriusXM NGVA1 Magnetic Antenna Mount for Your Vehicle: Car Electronics
Cheaper price than the $68 bucks at BoardTracker
Cheaper price than the $68 bucks at BoardTracker
Same basic antenna, with the following exceptions:
- 23" long cable
- Magnetic mount
- Coaxial plug (not a Fakra connector)