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Old 05-15-2012, 04:57 PM   #1
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Radio Antenna

So, I can't exactly remember when this happened but I was after I had had some work done on my unit. I could no longer dial in radio stations on my Dash Radio. I guessed that this might have something to do with the antenna but as I was working under there today I found the antenna lead and followed it to a little 2x3 silver box. The antenna screws into this box and then another wire comes out that terminates in a 5 pin female din plug. It is just hanging there and I suspect it should have a mate which I cannot seem to find. Anyone have a an idea?
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Now I suspect that this may be a secondary antenna connection for a CB. Can anyone confirm?
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sounds like the box you found is for an "all in the mic" type CB and your mic has been removed from the box
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Could be. There is a second antenna beside the driver window. Never gave it much thought till now. I guess the mind sees what it hopes to see.
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I tend to agree with the "All in the mic" CB.. You followed the wrong antenna.

YOu also said it was "Screwed in" PL-259 connectors screw on to an SO-238, this is the common CB-antenna connection.

AM/FM radios normally have what is known as a Motorola plug and jack (jack on the radio) this is a bayonet like thing, I'd have to draw you a picture (or link to one) it does not screw on/in it plugs in.
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I tend to agree with the "All in the mic" CB.. You followed the wrong antenna.

YOu also said it was "Screwed in" PL-259 connectors screw on to an SO-238, this is the common CB-antenna connection.

AM/FM radios normally have what is known as a Motorola plug and jack (jack on the radio) this is a bayonet like thing, I'd have to draw you a picture (or link to one) it does not screw on/in it plugs in.
Actually is was the somewhat unusual antenna connection that started my mind percolating on it. Not similar to any am\fm dash radio connections I have ever seen. Unfortunately, still leave me without radio.
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