Have you ever wondered what those little shark fins are that many cars have on their roofs? Here is what they do and how you ...

From whip antenna to shark fin and beyond, engineers struggle with expanding wireless requirements for automobiles.

To hook up the new cable, you'll have to remove the car radio. Fixed-mast antennas are much easier to replace. Buy a universal kit (about $15) from any auto parts store. To install the new mast, just ...

If your power radio antenna won't go up and down anymore, the problem is either a burned-out motor or the geared cable inside the mast. Both are easy DIY fixes. First, make sure the motor works. Have ...

The conductors in that antenna were made from copper foil tape ... Rather than grabbing an angle grinder to make a slot in the roof of his car, [Ben] created a “virtual” slot with copper ...

The shift to 5G connectivity is significantly boosting the automotive smart antenna market, driven by the growing demand for ...

A driver says he’s spent thousands of dollars replacing the windows of his Jeep, damaged repeatedly by car burglars in the ...

It has already proven capable of detecting food that has gone off. Now it's on the trail of diseases. Best of all, this new ...

Cellular signal boosters use big antennas to improve coverage in your home or car. These are the top signal boosters for apartments, houses, and vehicles. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile analysts.

The antenna, which extends the receiver’s ability to pick up signals. Best practices call for keeping a backup antenna on board in case your main antenna is damaged A DSC controller, which gives your ...

The 48-year-old man caught several people trying to break into his car. When he opened his front door and yelled, the ...

Here’s how it works. I couldn't live without a TV antenna. It's as important to me as any streaming service because it allows me to watch sports, sitcoms and news without having to pay a monthly ...