Question about dealer-installed antennas, Looking for some clarification |
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Question about dealer-installed antennas, Looking for some clarification |
jonferns |
Feb 21 2008, 04:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States |
From what I have read the "original" dealer-installed, fender mount antennas stuck out 8" when fully retracted. The reproduction Hirschmann's fully retract. Anyone here have one of these "original" antennas that they'd like to post a pic of? When the dealers were installing the radios/antennas, did they just reach for whatever was available, or did a certain antenna go with a certain radio? I have a Motorola Sapphire, and am curious as to what the proper antenna would be to accompany it.
Heres a pic of my radio. Plan to install it soon. |
smg914 |
Feb 22 2008, 11:01 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,968 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
When I ordered my 1973 2 liter I ordered it with an AM/FM radio. When the car arrived and was ready for delivery, the dealer installed the exact same Sapphire radio you show at the beginning of this thread. The antenna the dealer installed was 30" long and non-retractable. My friend Ray with the '74 white/orange LE has the same radio with the same non-retractable antenna.
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TJB/914 |
Feb 23 2008, 08:42 AM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,358 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
When I ordered my 1973 2 liter I ordered it with an AM/FM radio. When the car arrived and was ready for delivery, the dealer installed the exact same Sapphire radio you show at the beginning of this thread. The antenna the dealer installed was 30" long and non-retractable. My friend Ray with the '74 white/orange LE has the same radio with the same non-retractable antenna. Hi Steve, Great picture & you sure had long hair years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) My guess both the 30" long non-retractable & typical Hirsmann collapsible antenna are correct since this is a dealer installed item. Hirsmann was generally available and used in most installations. Does anyone agree with my assessment (both are correct as noted)????? Need an opinion with Pat Garvey (CW expert). Steve: I am wondering if Ray & yourself both purchased your 914's from the same dealer which might explain both cars having 30" non-retractable???? Tom |
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