Component Description: Antenna
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The AM/FM radio uses the fender-mounted antenna to receive radio waves containing audio. The radio waves are sent through the AM/FM antenna coaxial cable to the ACM, where they are amplified.
HD Radio® uses the fender-mounted antenna to receive radio waves containing digital audio and data. The radio waves are sent through the AM/FM antenna coaxial cable to the HD Radio® receiver built into the ACM. The radio waves containing digital audio are amplified to improve reception.
Satellite radio uses the roof-mounted antenna to receive signals containing digital audio and data. These signals are sent through the satellite radio antenna coaxial cable to the satellite radio receiver built into the ACM.