Why are there 2 antenna cables
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2nd Gear
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Why are there 2 antenna cables
I have an 86 convertible and I was looking for the wire to hook up my rear window defogger and found 2 antenna cables!? These are in the center stack behind the radio area.
I do not have a stock radio, and the Bose amp is long gone.
Was the amp connected to the antenna and then the radio connected separately? I am at a loss.
Anyone have any suggestions or answers.
I also have no output from any speakers.
Thank you.
I do not have a stock radio, and the Bose amp is long gone.
Was the amp connected to the antenna and then the radio connected separately? I am at a loss.
Anyone have any suggestions or answers.
I also have no output from any speakers.
Thank you.
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Melting Slicks
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Back in the day, there were FM Modulator modules that interfaced into the antenna, then the radio was tuned to a low frequency in the 87.x range to pick up the source. These were used to add devices such as C/D changers, early Sat radio, etc to stock radio installations without cutting wires or drama. If one of the antenna wires goes to a module with RCA inputs, that's what it is.
AFAIK, the CB option ended in 1985, with 16 sold. The RPO was UN8.
AFAIK, the CB option ended in 1985, with 16 sold. The RPO was UN8.
