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Deleted the antenna from guard, where to install new one.

Postby PT » Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:05 pm

Hi all,
I've had the antenna removed from the guard and had the hole welded up ready to be painted over, going for the really clean look.

My next challenge is what to do for an antenna.

Does anyone have any suggestions that don't involve drilling a hole in the guard.

Thanks
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Re: Deleted the antenna from guard, where to install new one

Postby Regie » Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:07 pm

Windscreen mounted one
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Re: Deleted the antenna from guard, where to install new one

Postby PT » Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:21 pm

Just googled and found this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Glass-Window-Wi ... 0944554756

That could work.
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Re: Deleted the antenna from guard, where to install new one

Postby Rolley » Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:46 pm

I'm running one of those style antennas with my DAB+ radio in my daily.
You don't even notice it tucked away on the passenger side.
Some need to be earthed to the windscreen pillar, if you're lucky they have a pickup that doesn't need paint removed for contact.

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Re: Deleted the antenna from guard, where to install new one

Postby GTR4N » Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:05 pm

Deleted my electric antenna today Image

Lol waiting on a universal one I reckon they look much better
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Re: Deleted the antenna from guard, where to install new one

Postby hks_kansei » Sat Aug 09, 2014 5:58 pm

Leave the antenna where it is, and if you're really concerned put whatever antennae fits on the end.
Then just find whatever way works to stop it rattling around inside the guard.

If you live in a capital city you'll still have plenty of reception for most FM and AM stations, regional stations may not be super clear though.
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