Re: Telescopic antenna replacement?

"Robert Blass" wrote:            (  2002 Taurus )

Can my whip antenna be replaced with a telescoping
antenna?   Is it difficult to install a telescoping antenna?
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Most auto parts stores have a good selection of antennas.
Or you can find antennas and accessories online.  Example:

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Category/GroupMenu.aspx?search=auto+antenna&skipvs=T&g=232650&acconly=1

A simple antenna which can be manually collapsed to a
shorter projected length is easy to install.   The base of
the antenna is essentially a threaded tube with a nut on
each side of the body panel.    Installation steps are the
reverse of the old antenna's removal steps.

If you want a powered antenna which completely retracts
out of sight, installation is more difficult.    There must
be suffient inside clearance for its motor and sufficient
depth clearance for the antenna parts to extend below
the body.    In addition, an electrical power connection
must be made from the radio to the antenna.

Good luck.

Rodan.