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hans
10th June 2009, 10:52 AM
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
Tusker
11th June 2009, 07:17 AM
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.

Regards
Max P
Blknight.aus
11th June 2009, 07:11 PM
its called a coathanger
rangieman
11th June 2009, 07:47 PM
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;)
Michael2
11th June 2009, 08:05 PM
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.
Sprint
11th June 2009, 08:09 PM
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.

Regards
Max P

the 5/16" base that those aerials use are available seperately without the cable
Utemad
11th June 2009, 08:44 PM
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.
Sprint
11th June 2009, 09:42 PM
Universal Antenna Base - Jaycar Electronics (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=DC3060&keywords=DC-3060&form=KEYWORD)

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