AM/FM antenna for Defender

[VladTepes]

(So as not to clutter the thread in the D2 forum)


I don't mind the UHF antenna on teh passenger side of the bullbar (mostly because it's not in front of me [bigsmile] ) but I don't want another one on the drivers side of my 130 Ute.

I previously had an el cheap spring base antenna on the RH guard in the standard location. Now that was OK as it could bend against brush, trees etc and not snap but it did get caught up in the snorkel from time to time.

So Defender owners - what antenna have you got, and mounted where?

[austastar]

Hi,
My uhf and Telstra antenna are on the headboard.
Cheers

[strangy]

This, on the rh guard

https://aerpro.com/sites/default/files/product_images/AP103.jpg

[incisor]

i am getting one of these for the 130

GME AEM2 AM/FM Fibreglass Antenna - RYDA ($53.85) (https://www.ryda.com.au/index.php/gme-aem2-am-fm-fibreglass-antenna)

[MLD]

Similar to Inc, a Mobile One antenna 1000mm or 1200mm whip with HD spring mounted in the factory position.

Mobile One Antennas (http://www.mobileone.com.au/4b_amfm.html)

[VladTepes]

Is it possible to mount on the LH guard or more trouble than it's worth?

If in the factory position - what cable length is needed?

[incisor]

Is it possible to mount on the LH guard or more trouble than it's worth?

If in the factory position - what cable length is needed?

normally aerials come with about 4m of cable which should allow you to put it right up the front of the left guard and then some as you would need 3m at the most IMHO

[VladTepes]

I just wondered because I see they sell it with 2m, 3m or 4m cable lengths.

[MLD]

2m lead should be sufficient to mount in factory position.

another benefit of the 1200mm length mounted in the factory position, it is the same height as the roof rack. It’s an impact early warning system.

[VladTepes]

But not as high as my canopy with roof rack....

[MLD]

But not as high as my canopy with roof rack....

Mobile One sell a 1500mm whip antenna.

[filcar]

Mobile One sell a 1500mm whip antenna.

Mobileone stopped trading in April last year, sold the business to Rojone who are still manufacturing pretty much the same range of gear with the same codes, just picked up an M3P to day from Watco in Hallam.