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• Re: How to install Sirius antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:26:35 -0400
  Hi, I mounted my antenna under the luggage box above the driver's side. It involves removing the luggage box and that takes about...
• Re: contemporary VW antennas on Vanagons???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 16:54:07 +1300
  >Hi all, > >Since I've had my vanagon I've disliked the location of my radio >antenna...body, front driver's side. It just...
• Re: What is it with hirschmann antennae?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Aug 2015 14:06:22 -0700
  ...What is it with hirschmann antennae? I recently bought and installed a hirschmann antenna. The kind with the little slot on the knob at...
• Re: Amateur radio antenna mount for Vanagon dual band/tri-band
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:42:20 -0700
  Thank you very much.� I have searched for that dual band antenna and the associated lip[ mount and they are available in Canada.� I...
• Re: Replacing the antenna (non power)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:52:08 -0700
  ...Pull the antenna, pull the instrument cluster. > You can drop the antenna down to the floor on the inside, have your > new one handy...
• Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 14:11:03 -0500
  I think the antennas may be interchangeable, I hope so because I just got one off of ebay that is listed for both services...
• Re: Thoughts on antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:06:25 -0400
  ...In my case, 85 and 84 vanagons, the grommet has a hole for the antenna. Eric Caron > On Jun 30, 2023, at 8:42...
• Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 14:13:04 -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...
• Re: antenna boosters
  Historical mailing list - S.C. Harrison
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 20:26:44 -0700
  I've used a doohicky called a Power Tip on a couple of different antennas moderate results. It's a smoked-plastic teardrop shape...
• Re: TV antenna
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:24:43 -0600
  ...It comes with the same EyeTV > software from Elgato, but ALSO includes a nifty compact TV antenna > that works remarkably well. > > The Elgato tuners...
• Re: 85 Westy back from shop
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:55:03 -0600
  ...Apparently my westy came without radio/antenna and hole for antenna,found that out after ordering an oem version and nowhere close and on...
• antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dylan
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:14:55 -0800
  Hi Folks, I dug into the archives for antenna replacement how-to's, and the process is pretty unanimous (cut old antenna cord, tape...
• Re: antenna replacement complications
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 10:12:59 -1000
  ...forgive me, but every time the antenna thread comes up I ask this question: Doesn't anybody know a source for a one-piece...
• Re: New Vanagon: No Radio = No Antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:45:00 -0300
  ...No Radio = No Antenna? >>> >>> Hi all. >>> >>> If a new Vanagon was sold without a radio, was an antenna installed >>> regardless? >>> My then new GM...
• Re: Sirius antenna placement on westy??
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 16:22:58 -0700
  ...Sirius antenna placement on westy?? > Alright technology experts: > > Anybody have any ideas of the best place to put the > magnetic Sirius radio antenna on...
• Re: Antenna Help
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:29:05 -0800
  ...I'm looking for an antenna for my Tristar. It came from Sweden with a (broken) pillar mount antenna that's gone missing since...
• Re: Power Antenna for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 16:20:21 -0700
  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: Satellite Radio Antenna in Westie; where did you mount yours?.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 20:07:43 -0600
  ...Even carrying 2 satellite antenna's up[ there on my last trip to AZ I got good reception. Some say that's a bad...
• Re: Notes on traveling, internet access and rv parks - USB GPS antenna
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 07:25:09 -0700
  RE: Microsoft GPS Receiver The Microsoft USB GPS receiver is not just an antenna, it's also the receiver. And works very very well.
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 May 95 18:08:16 EDT
  ...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: Q-Best cover for a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 20:24:52 -0400
  I often wonder how such a cover goes on a van with an antenna tho? Aaaahhhhh� put the antenna down? Later, Dave & Sherrie Williamsburg...
• Re: Q-Best cover for a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 08:43:48 -0300
  I cut a small hole in the fabric to accommodate the antenna. Malcolm S > I often wonder how such a cover goes on a...
• Re: CB antenna question
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 21:27:31 -0400
  I've used the glass-mount CB antenna from Radio Shack with limited results. I even fine tuned it. If you need a strong...
• Re: Amateur radio antenna mount for Vanagon dual band/tri-band
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:13:24 -0700
  I have heard that with a fiberglass pop-top there isn't a sufficient ground plane to make a vehicle-mounted antenna work well...
• Re: antenna FM09V
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 09:27:59 EST
  I have sold and installed many of these antennas with no problem. I even have one on my '90 GL. However if you are...
• Re: CB/Ham Radio Antenna Mounting [and choice]
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 10:48:40 -0800
  ...The thing to do is get the antenna with the most gain possible. For example a 1/4 wave length antenna has 0dB gain...
• antenna replacement complications
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 12:15:31 -0400
  Charles gave me inspiration to make my antenna work with some modifying. The nut would not screw on, the bottom part of the antenna...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] wi-fi extenders
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 17:51:59 -0700
  ...BUT no external connection for an antenna. For my previous laptop I used a PCM/CIA card with an external connection for an antenna...
• How do you remove the antenna?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 10:04:16 -0700
  Hi Volks, How do you correctly remove the antenna from the Vanagon? I was to remove my coat hanger as I now have a...
• 91 Vanagon Antenna replacement options
  Historical mailing list - Mitch
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:47:00 -0500
  ...Anyway, could I have some suggestions of where to buy an alternative antenna system? The VW dealer said they would have to replace the...
• Re: I need an antenna...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 11:24:05 EDT
  ...Now, the branches will whip around the antenna, but it won't break. Also, it's fun going through a parking garage with the...
• Re: What are these things that came with my 85 Westy? BOSCH ANTENNA KEY.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 23:09:28 -0400
  come on people!!! the little BOSCH key at the top is the key for the antenna!!!!! thats right.. the ANTENNA. original bosch antennas have...
• Thoughts on antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:42:45 -0500
  I recently ordered a fully retractable antenna for my 1983 westy. The others I have had over the years did not retract fully. They...
• Re: CB antenna question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:46:47 -0700
  I've used these CB antenna adapters, and have had really poor results. Causes a signal drop for your AM/FM, and allows a...
• Re: cb antenae options
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 23:00:50 -0500
  Facts about HF (ie CB) antennas. You need 3 things to be heard: Grounding, Antenna length, Antenna height. I've used a marine antenna...
• Re: Antenna Replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 09:25:17 -0100
  > My antenna is broken. Where can I get a new one? They're readily available aftermarket. I sell them for $8.95. - Ron Salmon...
• Re: Grind down! replacing antenna ??
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 16:28:59 -0400
  ...I don't understand why the antenna was not designed to sit flush on the front of the van ? If there is one out...
• Re: antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:45:22 -0800
  I have found it very simple to just route the antenna cable through by itself. Doing it the fish tape way works sometimes, but...
• Antenna Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Holschuh
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 00:31:53 -0500
  ...My antenna is broken. Where can I get a new one? Is this something I'd want to get directly from VW? I wouldn...
• CB Antenna Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 08:45:17 -0500
  ...I've got a Cobra 75 WXST and am looking to mount a firestik antenna. Question is, where to mount ? I know the pop...
• Re: Request Help On Antenna Installation
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Nov 94 17:33:10 AST
  >On Wed, 16 Nov 1994 BHOPE@oavax.csuchico.edu wrote: > >> The antenna on my 86 vanagon broke off; the local VW people said that...
• Re: Antenna Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 22:01:30 -0400
  Doug, I have a 1984 Vanagon, and a couple of years ago I had to replace the antenna. I found a sutable replacement at...
• Re: CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:53:57 -0500
  My solution for mounting a "CB" antenna was to remove the luggage rack and, using a hole saw, cutting a hole in the bottom...
• WTB: Antenna for my 87 Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:43:24 -0700
  Yep, the car wash ate my antenna, so I'm looking for another. Please p-mail me if you have an extra one you...
• Re: Some potentially stupid questions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 09:15:19 -0700
  ...They have retractable antennas but you just pull them up by hand. VW did install windshields with built-in antennas but that you have...
• Re: wireless communicationNONVANAGON???
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 17:45:39 -0700
  ...The only thing that > effects the ability to > receive is the antenna. Those dinky antennas on most > midget cell phones are > barely adequate. When...
• Re: stock antenna - no AM stations?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 19:31:16 -0700
  ...That strengthens the argument almost to 100% that you have an antenna problem. Whether it's a connection, cable or the antenna itself, we...
• Amateur radio antenna mount for Vanagon dual band/tri-band
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:06:43 -0400
  I am looking for recommendations from those who have installed a VHF/UHF antenna on their Vanagon. I am considering using the Diamond K...
• Radio Reception Fix or Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 16 May 2010 17:52:16 -0500
  ...Getting some static on the receiver and I remember tht when I bought the antenna adapter 2 years ago, there is a blue wire...
• Re: Replacement antenna
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 08:45:49 EST
  ...all, > >I just finished an antenna replacement....I found at our local after market VW shop a replacement antenna that fits like original.... ________________________________________________________________ GET...
• Re: I need an antenna...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 10:18:47 -0400
  ...Not much to look at though, if you know what a stock Vanagon antenna looks like and can picture it fully retracted. :-) - Ron Salmon...
• Re: Antenna source and install hints
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:14:55 -0700
  ...my antenna, and broke the antenna as well as yanked the legs right off > Trixie. > > Looks like I need to install another antenna -- who...
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 04:38:00 -0400
  In reply to your concern over antennae hanging all over your bus, I know of a co. that may be of some help. Dakota...
• 87 GL: Removing and Replacing Radio Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 15:22:49 -0500
  I just received my new antenna and it comes with two little flat "keys" and no instructions whatsoever. It is a complete unit with...
• Re: 87 GL: Removing and Replacing Radio Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 11:35:09 -0600
  ...My '85 was originally in Germany for the first year of service then imported, no factory antenna hole. The PO put one in there...
• CB thanks
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 19 Jan 97 20:29:42 EST
  ...Another fellow recommended a splitter that would allow me to use my standard FM antenna as a CB antenna as well. Well, today I...
• Re: XM Antenna installation on a Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Audin Malmin
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:55:09 -0700
  I also have a sirius antenna mounted in this location. It works almost perfectly. It is also a good place for a magnetically mounted...
• Re: antenna
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:51:45 -0400
  ...M On 11 Feb 2003, j v wrote: > I just got from bus depot a new antenna for my 91 > carat. the antenna's...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] wi-fi extenders
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 23:53:55 -0400
  ...The idea with a bridge is that IT'S antenna is really powerful, it > doesn't matter if the devices have built in cards...
• Re: tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 8 Aug 2018 14:50:00 -0400
  Yes, either antenna seal or a rust hole under the windshield seal. Marc On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 2:48 PM, Dan N...