C4 General Discussion General C4 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech

Antenna question....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 30, 2003 | 10:14 AM
  #1  
CMYC4GO's Avatar
CMYC4GO
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,898
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Default Antenna question....

Has anybody here ever installed or know about those antenna switches that Corvette Central advertises? I don't listen to the radio much, but I do use the hell out of the CD/Tape player, and there is no sense in the antenna going up to listen to a CD or a tape. I'm wondering how hard are those switches to install, and where do you put them?
Reply
Old May 30, 2003 | 10:23 AM
  #2  
AGENT 86's Avatar
AGENT 86
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Active Streak: 60 Days
Active Streak: 90 Days
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 20,304
Likes: 240
From: Summerland B.C. Canada
Default Re: Antenna question.... (Klimper)

I just used a toggle switch and mounted it in the panel behind the ALDL connector. Wired it in to the pink antenna wire behind radio. I have only used that switch twice !! :D :cheers:
Reply
Old May 30, 2003 | 03:07 PM
  #3  
C4Crazy787's Avatar
C4Crazy787
Drifting
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,273
Likes: 0
From: Olathe, KS USA
Default Re: Antenna question.... (Klimper)

Check out my Tech Tip "1984-96 Antenna Bypass Switch" in the C4 section, got everything for about 10$.
:seeya ... Denver... :flag


[Modified by C4Crazy787, 3:24 PM 5/30/2003]
Reply
Old May 30, 2003 | 03:15 PM
  #4  
PsychoVetteOwner's Avatar
PsychoVetteOwner
Advanced
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
From: naugatuck Ct
Default Re: Antenna question.... (Klimper)

on most aftermarket stereos, there is a power antenna lead, just be sure to hook that up, and as long as you dont turn the radio itself on, you should be ok
i know the alpine i have in mine never raises the antenna until i set it to radio, and thats how i have it wired
Reply
Old May 30, 2003 | 05:04 PM
  #5  
Jeffvette's Avatar
Jeffvette
Race Director
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 17,101
Likes: 4
From: No more yankee my wankee, the Donger is tired!
Default Re: Antenna question.... (PsychoVetteOwner)

on most aftermarket stereos, there is a power antenna lead, just be sure to hook that up, and as long as you dont turn the radio itself on, you should be ok
i know the alpine i have in mine never raises the antenna until i set it to radio, and thats how i have it wired
:iagree: :yesnod:
Reply
Old May 31, 2003 | 01:01 AM
  #6  
LaVidaLoca's Avatar
LaVidaLoca
Pro
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 729
Likes: 4
From: Yukon OK
Default Re: Antenna question.... (Klimper)

Larry, we can get a switch locally and I'll put it in for you. It's an easy job.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Antenna question....





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:14 AM.

story-0
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-2
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE