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I searched before asking- are there any aftermarket radio antenna options out there for Verts? I see the stubbies for coupe-Z. My factory power is beat, would like black if possible
I have never seen other than the entire assembly for sale, but also know most power antennas have problems with the nylon teeth getting old and falling out, and the mast section only, with the geared ribbon attached, is the commonly used repair.
If the motor works, it might be possible to find a replacement mast and gear drive, these are common parts with radio installers. I don't know who made the antenna originally, but that is my plan for the future. My antenna is getting tired.
I think the chrome is needed for smooth retraction over the years, and only black chrome would be available, if at all. This car is old, and people are building the trick stuff for newer markets.
Car radio antennas are about three feet long because that is the size of the wave form they are trying to capture. Shorter stubby antennas must fold this length , using coiled wire, in an attempt to capture the same wave length, as antennas are tuned for the signal wave. Short antennas work best with higher energy waves like phone signals, stuff above the broadcast radio band.
I am interested in your results, because I will be on that same path in the future. All details will be appreciated. I would rather click and send than invent the wheel all over again.
If the motor works, but antenna doesn't go up or down, the mast can easily be replaced for under 20 bucks. Did mine and now it works like new. Just an option.
If the motor works, but antenna doesn't go up or down, the mast can easily be replaced for under 20 bucks. Did mine and now it works like new. Just an option.
I wish I could post in 25 words or less, for humanities sake, if nothing else.
My power antenna still worked fine, but I didn't like that it would be up when I was playing from my iPod, which is most of the time. I could have installed a switch to keep it off when not using the radio, but I had an old solid piece antenna mast in the garage and decided to try mounting it horizontally behind the rear bumper fascia.
I took some plastic construction shims, drilled holes in the thick end and zip-tied the antenna mast to them, and then inserted the mast into the space behind the bumper cover. I can't remember if I inserted it through the inside of the trunk, on the side, or if I put it in through the taillight openings. Anyway, I inserted the thin ends of the shims down into the gap between the cross rails (working through the taillight openings). This holds the antenna about an inch or so above the cross rail. Just ran the antenna connector cable over to where the power antenna connects (needed an adapter cable) and connected it up. Also disconnected the power to the power antenna so it doesn't extend when the stereo is on.
Reception of FM stations is not as strong as with the power antenna. Local stations are fine, but anything at any distance is not as good. I live with it as I listen to the iPod 90% of the time anyway.
Vert antenna options?
