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• Power Antenna for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 10:37:18 -0400
  Hi gang --- I was looking at www.bowwow.ca for something else and cam across this listing for a Vanagon power antenna ---- it's...
• Antennae - Is an electric one possible?
  Historical mailing list - First Name Last Name
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:40:56 -0700
  Anyone install an electric retractable radio antennae?? Is it possible?? What make?? Where to get it?? I have the dashboard out of my van...
• 82' antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Philip Krueger
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 20:52:23 -0800
  The antenna on my 82' Westy is broken off. Just by pokin' around a bit it looks like this might turn into a time...
• Re: Thoughts on antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:00:01 -0500
  Is this the same for all years do you think? Would be interested in knowing where you got the antenna (P mail is fine...
• Re: radio antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 09:15:00 -0400
  ...All of their >antennas broke right off before they could touch the hood. Oops. I >must say, though, that they *did* bend more than...
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 17:16:56 -0400
  I use a magnet type antenna. I cut a hole just big enough for the magnet in the roof rack so I can get...
• Antennas (was re: massive oil leak (77 camper))
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Sep 94 17:16:05 EDT
  ...Permanent antennas always outperform thru-the-window antennas and magnetic mount antennas scratch the body finish. (Not that there's any place to put...
• Replacing the antenna
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:01:02 -0500
  I have an 86 sycro with the antenna on the hood (if you can call the four inched of sloped metal on the front...
• broken antenna
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:21:59 -0500
  ...I'd like to start working on the antenna that appears to have been broken off at the base. The only thing left is...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] wi-fi extenders
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 21:19:06 EDT
  ...BUT no external connection for an antenna. For my previous laptop I used a PCM/CIA card with an external connection for an antenna...
• Re: Sirius antenna placement on westy??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 18:49:19 -0700
  ...It's a perfect > > accessory for the westy! > > > > The antenna wire is about ten feet long, with the > > super strong magnetic antenna head at...
• Re: XM Antenna installation on a Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 09:19:56 -0600
  Tom, I've had my Sirius antenna under the luggage "tub" just above driver head for a few years now. ONly a few instances...
• Windshield leak(?) fixed
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 23 May 2002 07:31:34 -0400
  ...I had done the usual- slicone seal the windshield, the wiper shafts, and the antenna base. None worked. Finally 2 weeks ago I removed...
• Replacing antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:23:17 -0800
  I've searched Bentley, but can't find anything on replacing the stock antenna. Can I reach it by removing the instrument cluster? Please...
• Re: TV antenna recommendation for Westy WAS: Re: So What Cool VW Stuff did
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:32:04 EST
  ...However, the telescoping antenna is not exactly efficient in pulling in signals. So, I guess I need to find some sort of TV antenna...
• Re: replacing antenna ??
  Historical mailing list - Sean
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 11:59:12 -0500
  ...Sean Brian Honan wrote: > John McLean wrote: > >I just replaced my antenna with one from BD about two weeks ago. It > >seemed to > >work...
• Re: radio
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 15:26:49 -0800
  I believe my stock 1987 antennae base does have a VW part no on it somewhere - it's a black base and black plastic...
• Re: Antenna replacement steps ? Help
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:45:05 -0500
  ...There are two types of antenna you can use. A "beetle" style antenna (cost about $7) or the real OEM style (cost around $45...
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 09:56:24 -0400
  I don't remember where i saw it but, there is an adapter that allows the AM/Fm antenna to be used for both...
• Power Antenna
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 11:35:36 -0700
  Hello, Anyone on the list installed a power antenna in their Vanagon? I am looking at replacing my oem with a power unit but...
• Re: Bringing outside wires in (Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 10:13:06 -0400
  The GPS antenna and Satellite radio antenna that I have have very thin coax cables. I can't speak to what your 2 meter...
• Re: replacing antenna ??
  Historical mailing list - Pancho de la Luna
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:21:41 -0700
  ...replacing antenna ?? > John McLean wrote: > >I just replaced my antenna with one from BD about two weeks ago. It > >seemed to > >work reasonably well...
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 95 10:07:57 EDT
  ...The headliner edges, depending on where you put the antenna(e), could be particularly bad, again, because of the 'shadows'. One alternative could be...
• Leaking windshield--- No more for me!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:54:25 EDT
  ...A few weeks ago I finally got around to putting sealant on the antenna gasket and over the entire base of the antenna- nut...
• Radio Install
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:29:08 -0500
  ...Bought a DUAL XDM6820 from JC Whitney and got the wiring harness #1784 and antenna adapter to install in 91GL. Harness fits both OEM...
• Re: WiFi booster antenna (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 06:38:18 -0600
  ...One is to take the antenna connection from your card and boost its gain through a small amp to another better antenna. The other...
• Re: Antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Dec 2018 21:22:17 +0000
  ...Antenna replacement It's been years since I replaced our '87's antenna and it came out without issue. Sounds like that hole is...
• Re: Amateur radio antenna mount for Vanagon dual band/tri-band
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:29:22 -0700
  ...works well for a > small antenna. I'll look at the model # if you're interested. > > John Meeks > '91 Vanagon MV Phoenix > Stock 2...
• Re: hiedelburg radio antenna adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:50:50 -0500
  ...MALE adaptor for a aftermarket > radio? Just replaced the 91 heidelburg radio-I'd hate to have to > switch the antenna also. Thanks Matt
• Re: antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 21:59:15 -0900
  I've noticed that many new cars now use a short, flexible antenna mounted on the roof. It occurs to me that on of...
• Re: big lots $39 7" digital TV
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011 08:10:07 -0700
  ...The little antenna that comes with it does not perform well at all. Get an amplified external antenna from Radio Shack. Using such an...
• Re: Westfalia CB Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:32:24 -0500
  >Great idea, though I wonder if it causes the wing window to whistle... >I have one of these antennas, and while they work, the...
• How best to mount a motorized CB antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Tue, 31 May 2005 14:19:24 -0400
  I've got a Maldol power antenna mount (the roof-mounted version of http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantm/4219.html), which will...
• Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 14:35:39 -0500
  ...I was thinking of a through the windshield antenna. There > is one that is an XM antenna that is made for the Honda Ridgeline...
• Safaris and Antennas
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 14:04:27 -0700
  Are there any list members who have splitties with Safari windows of any type (OEM, BBI) who have the antenna mounted on the passanger...
• To all with Cobra "all in mike" CB's...what antenna/mounts did you use???
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 13:20:48 -0700
  ...I have one of theose Cobra CB's with everything conatined in the mike...any advice on the best antenna/mount for a Vanagon...
• Re: Thoughts on antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:29:22 -0700
  ...Everything telescopes into the > six or eight inches of aerial protruding above the mounting point. > > The fully retractable antenna, on the other hand, lives...
• What is this part/piece?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:34:58 -0600
  ...That piece is the adapter which fits onto the bottom of the antenna mast, which claps the antenna securely to the slope of the...
• Re: CB antenna and Paulchen Rack
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Seitz
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 13:14:46 -0500
  ...I was wondering exactly where I would mount my 2 meter antennae. It sounds as if the rain gutter approach is the best? Joe...
• Re: Thoughts on antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:05:37 -0400
  ...Everything telescopes into > the > >> six or eight inches of aerial protruding above the mounting point. > >> > >> The fully retractable antenna, on the other hand, lives...
• Re: Antenna Installation: Thank You All!
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 14:05:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...With your comprehensive and detailed instructions, I > will soon tackle the antenna installation job with confidence. Thank you all! > > Barney > > bhope@oavax.csuchico > Oh...
• Re: Fuba on Vanagon. 10 inches fwd of lip
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 15:16:48 -0500
  ...The van gets better reception! Dunno whether this is relevant here -- but amplified antennas for shortwave I mean HF excuuuse me I mean World...
• Re: Need replacement Vanagon antenna
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 4 Jun 2023 20:39:03 -0400
  if one puts the antenna down just short of inserting it all the way, one doesn't need to use the "key" It will...
• Re: Antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 3 Dec 2018 18:36:26 -0500
  ...Antenna replacement > > It's been years since I replaced our '87's antenna and it came out without > issue. Sounds like that hole is...
• Re: Amateur radio antenna mount for Vanagon dual band/tri-band
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:41:58 -0400
  ...works well for a small antenna. I'll look at the model # if you're interested. > > John Meeks > '91 Vanagon MV Phoenix > Stock 2...
• XM Antenna installation on a Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 07:21:48 -0700
  I bought a cheap XM radio kit that -not mentioned in the specs - comes with a portable magnetic mount ground plane type antenna. Not...
• Re: TV antenna
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 09:54:56 -0700
  I use a Boomerang antenna. I have it suction cupped to the side of my window when I camp. You can install it on...
• Re: Replacing antenna?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:36:37 -0500
  ...Replacing antenna? I've searched Bentley, but can't find anything on replacing the stock antenna. Can I reach it by removing the instrument...
• Re: tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 8 Aug 2018 16:19:21 -0500
  ...Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2018, at 1:50 PM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Yes, either antenna seal or...
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 May 1995 09:59:54 -0400 (EDT)
  Lewis, I have mounted my CB antenna into the side of the luggage bucket [on top of the drivers compartment] and ran the lines...
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 12:13:04 -0500 (CDT)
  On the bus, I mounted a 4-foot fiberglass antenna on the front bumper. The CB is attached to the headliner, but the cord...
• Re: cb range?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 22:19:45, -0500
  Regarding CB antenna on top of bus- With our 2, we can talk to each other (with a hill between) over a max of...
• Re: antenna
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 00:23:54 -0500
  ...Googling for "vw antenna adapter" yields some promising results (see http://www.audiowarehouse.peachhost.com/ct_CG13932141.htm). Best, d. 1990 GL -- "Mudskipper"
• Re: CB antenna question
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 18:24:55 -0700
  ...CB antenna question HI all, I'm looking to install a CB in my 91 Westy and wonder if anyone has tried using the...
• Re: To all with Cobra "all in mike" CB's...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 22:04:51 -0400
  ...Matt, from your description I don't see how this antenna is grounded to the body. Or are you running a type of antenna...
• Re: Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sat, 1 Oct 94 11:53:57 PDT
  ...s okay, I'll just stick with the cheapo fm/cb antenna feed adaptor for that cheezy but low profile setup. Cheers! Steven sjohnson...
• Re: What is a Fuba? (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 21:54:47 EST
  ...What is it? > > > it's the manufacturer's name of OEM vw/audi antennas. what do you say when someone snaps off your OEM...
• Re: high quality German made complete antenna.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 18:53:19 -0500
  ...high quality German made complete antenna. > They wholesale for $3.00 and are made in Taiwan not Germany. >
• TV antenna
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 11:50:53 -0400
  ...Can anyone recommend a good antenna, and instructions for installation? THANKS! Happy Trails, Greg Potts 1973/74/75/77/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato...
• Re: antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 01:24:12 -0600
  ...antenna replacement >Hello all - > I just ordered a replacement antenna for my 85 GL and it seems >pretty clear (from examining the replacement hardware...