Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 13+: 60 results shown for Antenna.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Need replacement Vanagon antenna
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 5 Jun 2023 05:34:20 -0400
  On mine I removed the ashtray from the dash for access to the space behind the radio and was able to feed the antenna...
• Re: What's a Tristar Doka Worth?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 17:01:15 -0500
  ...It also has the antenna embeded in the windshield (i.e. no external antenna). It does not have the aluminum side panels (I like...
• Re: satellite antenna placement
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 11:38:30 -0800
  You can temporarily put the antenna inside the roof vent if you have a Camper. Eventually, my Sirius control unit will pop up out...
• FS FM modulator to make line in for any stereo
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:19:48 +0000
  ...Audiovox FM modulator, your radio antenna plugs into this unit and the it runs a line to your antenna in on your stereo. The...
• Re: Leaking windshield--- No more for me!
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 19:55:26 -0400
  Dear Robert, I had the same thing happen to me -- there is supposed to be a stock VW rubber gasket that seals the antenna...
• replacement antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 09:12:42 -0800
  Just out rinsing off the family fleet and noticed some miscreant snapped off the Westy's radio antenna right above the base. Crap. You...
• Re: A little traveling music ... Siriusly
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:17:01 +0000
  I am wondering how & where folks are penetrating the van body to bring the satellite antenna cable in. Tom Salicos -------------- Original message -------------- > A technique...
• Re: WiFry NVC but camping related
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:11:35 -0700
  ...If I connect an antenna to a USB port and have the right software drivers to see that device as a wifi antenna I...
• Re: CB antenna question
  Historical mailing list - john clark
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 23:21:39 -0600
  ...The owner bolted a plate bent to fit the door jam to his bus and mounted the antenna there. I have tried mine on...
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 95 15:23:42 PDT
  ...How about if one could arrange a loop or antennae >>INSIDE the van. Maybe like in the headliner and edges of the front >>windshield...
• Re: Need Radio Antenna for my Double Cab
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 01:21:12 EST
  ...We we're going to paint it in bumble bee stripes with the antenna as the stinger. BenT
• Re: Putting in new antenna
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:34:01 -0400
  ...At 02:13 PM 8/25/2006 -0600, Gregor Brandt wrote: >Hi all, > >I'm trying to put in a new antenna and am...
• antenna replacement/FM doesn't work
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 08:22:04 -0800
  ...When this thread came up, I was indeed in the process of replacing my antenna. I checked out the archives and it gave me...
• Re: Vanagon Antenna options
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:04:11 -0400
  ...Vanagon Antenna options Hi Volks,? ? The local car wash ate my antenna this past weekend. Am i doomed to? dealer prices on a replacement...
• Re: 87 GL: Removing and Replacing Radio Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 23:02:06 -0700
  Richard, R&Ring an engine is easier than doing your taxes! Agreed about the slight puzzling over the antenna from the outside, but it...
• Re: Antenna needed
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 13 May 2003 10:40:34 -0700
  by the way, there are two available antennas. One goes down all the way and the other goes down all but 4 or 5...
• Re: Radio Reception Fix or Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 17 May 2010 13:18:40 -0500
  ...lower a > "power antenna" and/or to supply power to an "amplified antenna." My > guess is that your stock-type (?) antenna is neither of...
• seam rust under dash and near antenna
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:25:28 -0400
  Hi list, I have my dash off to replace the blower motor and I found some seam rust on the antenna side. I think...
• alternators & CBs
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 18 Jan 97 15:37:36 EST
  ...Any ideas? Next, I need to get a real CB antenna. I had one of those clip-on rain gutter mount jobbies from Wal...
• Least-interesting Friday ever, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 20:13:24 -0500
  ...Originally, the antenna wire ran under the front poptop rail and up into the luggage rack. Apparently, after several months, lowering the poptop has...
• Re: Opinion regarding new lowered 88 2wd Doublecab w/ Porsche/Pirelli 17's
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:56:42 -0700
  ...BTW, whip antennas went out with the car phone. I got a bunch of chopsticks; painted them black; and stuck them on cones made...
• Re: Antenna needed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 13 May 2003 12:38:45 -0400
  > The antenna mast was broken off when I bought my van. I'd > like to replace it with an exact match so I don...
• Re: Q - Best cover for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 18:00:05 -0600
  ...I often wonder how such a cover goes on a van with an antenna tho? Who is using a cover, and how does it...
• Re: alternators & CBs
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 00:42:36 +0100
  ...Any ideas? > > > >Next, I need to get a real CB antenna. I had one of those clip-on rain > >gutter mount jobbies from Wal...
• Re: antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 06:17:00 -0500
  ...Brian "Mike Moery" <mike.moery@acsalaska.net> wrote: >I've noticed that many new cars now use a short, flexible antenna >mounted on the...
• Re: satellite antenna placement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 11:52:36 -0500
  I'm assuming you want to mount the satellite radio antenna in/on a westy. Mine has a magnetic antenna and I chose to...
• Re: Vanagon Antenna options
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:23:51 -0700
  ...Vanagon Antenna options > > You're doomed to dealer price as far as I know. The aftermarket ones I've > seen are kind of wimpy...
• Re: 2 meter antenna installation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 09:46:16 +0300
  >Hello List, >I'm trying to install a magnetic mount >(mag mount) antenna for 2 meters on >the roof of my 87 Westy. I...
• Re: Need replacement Vanagon antenna
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Jun 2023 18:42:15 -0700
  ...It is needed to pull out the antenna once pushed all the way down. It does have the little bump out from the van...
• CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 08:48:14 -0500
  Am attempting to mount an NGP (No Ground Plane) 3 ' Firestik CB Antenna. Due to the unavialibility of a large metal suface on the...
• Re: stock antenna - no AM stations?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 19:46:37 -0400
  ...I would try a different antenna and cable. If you are having the problem with 3 radios in a row it's probably not...
• Re: Leaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:27:32 -0700
  I have that same leak/location & I believe it is a bad seal on the antenna from a new smaller antenna seal even tho...
• Re: CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:20:45 -0500
  ...1/4 wave with base load, I've seen and have a 48" antenna. What is this ? 1/4 wave with base load, and...
• Re: tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Aug 2018 18:11:44 -0400
  ...tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy Yes, either antenna seal or a rust hole under the windshield seal. Marc On Wed...
• WiFi booster antenna (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 13:51:49 -0400
  This high gain antenna allows you to obtain wi-fi signals at a greater distance than any card built into your laptop. Externally mounted...
• Antenna Installation Mishap
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 23:56:18 -0700
  Stupid me -- I found Ken Wilford's advice too late & neglected to use the old antenna cable to pull the new one to the...
• Re: Antenna Help
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:03:45 -0800
  ...It came from Sweden with a > (broken) pillar mount antenna that's gone missing since the paint job. > Been > looking, but I haven't...
• Re: radio antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:40:54 -0700
  > a quick question, How do I get to the base of the antenna to replace it, mine broke off and I have no clue...
• Re: Ham/CB Antenna Location
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:53:57 -0700
  ...Attach the antenna to the rain gutter at that point. For stuff like 2m and 70cm there isn't that much of a ground...
• Re: CB
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:10:37 -0700
  ...Only have to install a small junction box where the power, microphone and antenna come together. Later I installed a good antenna at the...
• Re: Antenna source and install hints
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:44:55 -0700
  ...Such an antenna will work better when the popup top is raised up. I just have not given it a priority among many things...
• Leaking...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 13:04:25 -0400
  ...Wind shield, antenna, any other method for water to get in? I know there was talk several months ago about an inexpensive antenna that...
• Wiring help for replacement to OEM radio in 90 Carat.
  Historical mailing list - HOTZE, BRETT C [AG/1000]
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:57:35 -0600
  ...Blue (switched power? For antenna/amp) New Kenwood KDC-217: ============================ Red (+) Ingition Black (-) neg Yellow (+) Battery - Memory Blue/White (switched power for antenna/amp)
• radio antenna
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Fri, 20 May 2005 18:34:51 -0500
  ...Does anybody sell this piece or is there an alternative antenna available in Canada? Thanks Patrick 85 westy 1 month from legally being back...
• Re: Amateur radio antenna mount for Vanagon dual band/tri-band
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:31:15 -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...
• Re: antenna
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 00:38:16 -0700
  ...to your local VW dealer and order a 90-91 Vanagon antenna. > It is totally retractable ( manual) and will allow you to pass through...
• sirius antenna
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 23:20:54 -0500
  ...safari basket I bought from Gary in Alberta! But that Sirius antenna is a tiny thing and won't impair my ability to load...
• Re: Sattelite Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:23:19 -0500
  ...Paul Gordon <paul_gordon@SYMPATICO.CA> wrote: > Has anyone installed an antenna for satellite radio on the roof of > their Westy? The Instructions say...
• quiet a very noisy gauge cluster cover?
  Historical mailing list - two-tone brown
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:28:43 -0800
  ...Removed the gauge cluster cover on my 84 so as to trace the antenna wire (was replacing a broken antenna). Task completed, I replaced...
• Re: tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 8 Aug 2018 11:48:04 -0700
  antenna seal?
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 95 10:25:29 EDT
  SWR and other technobabble? Can you explain?
• Re: [WetWesties] CB Radio
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:55:29 -0700
  ...BUT, I added an external speaker (under $40 at Radio Shack) and mounted a good antenna on the outside of the van. The microphone...
• Re: 2nd antenna
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 04 May 94 13:25:59 EDT
  Actually, the 2nd antenna I bought at the VW dealer. Then I sent it in to STICO and told them to make sure it...
• Re: Power Antenna for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 12:50:26 -0400
  >Doug since you had the initiative, can you do some follow up with bowwow and >find out if they're selling an antenna or...
• Re: Any hints on installing Sirius Sat Radio in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:12:40 -0700
  ...We simply have the antenna on our dashboard. Works great when not in heavy forest or canyon. Installing the antenna under the luggage rack...
• Re: Camper clearance indicator
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:12:09 -0800
  ...This has saved my roof vent a couple of times when getting into > parking garages - just go slow and watch the antenna tip when...
• audio system upgrades
  Historical mailing list - The Henry's
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 13:10:24 +0000
  ...The van obviously did not come with a radio, there is no external evidence of an antenna, currently a small black rubber antenna is...
• Re: Sattelite Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:21:07 -0500
  ...But in general, this is a good place to put the antenna. You can route the cable back under the canvas, behind the curtains...
• My antenna...
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 02:44:01 -0800
  ...I'll have to include in my "want" page an antenna. That reminds me.. I need to look through the archives for info on...
• Re: Grounds (was Quality Inverters) NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:07:01 -0700
  Well, when you're speaking of RF antennas, then the "ground" should really be known as the "counterpois" whether it's the actual earth...