Thread: Defender TD5 Snorkel VS Aerial

I have an Airtech snorkel fitted to my TD5 and the arial is unmodified and in the original position. I beleive it was fitted by TJM although I can't guarantee this as it was supplied on the car from the dealer when I bought it new.

Hi,

The problem is the bottom aerial mount - it need to be cut off to fit the snorkel tube. So you can either remove the bottom mount and let the aerial rest on the snorkel tube, ie angled. Or you can replace the aerial with a new one - like the black metal ones with a small spring on them that don't need a bottom mount.

I too was not going to cut another hole in the guard!!

Exactly - just change the aerial to the whip type and you will be ok

Hello Captain Rightfoot,

As stated earlier, the bottom mount needs to be cut off. Actually along with the tube that the antennae retracts into. It can then rest on the snorkel tubing. The antennae will not retract fully this way. It sticks up about 100mm if I remember properly.

Good luck,
Ken

I have a safari snorkel and as said with a bit of modding or a different aerial you can fit it. Another option is a cb whip aerial. I have mine mounted on the bullbar as I have chequer plate wings over the hole.

You can put the stub aerials on or you can actually just slightly tilt the aerial. It won't harm reception at all and is not obvious but it does cut down on another hole in your vehicle. Don't let them put a hole in it.

Xav

Thanks all. I will tell them not to cut another hole and give them some hints on how to mod it.

I'll give you all an update tonight.

Yep look at the GME whip type, solve your problem and get better reception.

Regards
Max P