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  1. 10th June 2009, 10:52 AM #1
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    solid antenna?

    hi
    has anyone heard or know if a solid antenna is available to fit 2002 defender
    jeep has one but thats side mounted
    sick of replacing push down antenna,s
    thank you
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  2. 11th June 2009, 07:17 AM #2
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    I assume you're talking about the AM/FM antenna?

    GME make AM/FM whip antennas in a couple of different lengths. I think you'll need to replace the cable up to the radio to install though.

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    its called a coathanger
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    Just replace it with a steel spring based telescopic antenna from supercrap or repco or any aftermarket car parts store for about 15$ and you will be happy
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    You can get an antenna amplifier, that sticks to the inside of the windsceern and acts as an aerial. A bit like the Classic Range Rovers have on the back window. That way there's no external aerial at all to break.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tusker View Post
    I assume you're talking about the AM/FM antenna?

    GME make AM/FM whip antennas in a couple of different lengths. I think you'll need to replace the cable up to the radio to install though.

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    the 5/16" base that those aerials use are available seperately without the cable
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    Just going on the whip antenna idea.
    I fitted one to my Rodeo by getting a 5/16 bolt and using the solder tabs from an old antenna base.

    By bolting the new bolt up through the hole using the original plastic isolator and pretty bits, I then used an old CB antenna spring effectively as a nut to hold it all together. Then just screwed the whip antenna on.
    I used a new bolt as the CB base bolt was too short.
    Worked very well.
    No idea what a Defender base looks like but I have looked into it on the Disco1 and it looks like it will fit (MY95/96)

    A tip so you don't have to pull the radio out and run a new cable. Cut the cable off the old antenna and fit an inline socket to it. Make it somewhere accessible and dry. Then plug the new antenna into that.
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  8. 11th June 2009, 09:42 PM #8
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    Universal Antenna Base - Jaycar Electronics

    $7, quick, cheap enough, and it doesnt look dodgy!
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