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Hidden car antennas
« on: October 13, 2014, 10:11:26 pm »
Is this possible as I certainly don't want to make hole in guard

Help appreciated surely mustang enthusiasts think the same :)

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2014, 10:21:40 pm »
Saw that one Paul just reading about it

Hoping no power required

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2014, 11:45:04 pm »
This type will need power connected. Easy as 1,2,3.
I bought mine from Rocket Ind. Works great.

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2014, 05:53:22 am »
I spent $80 at Autobarn and got a self adhesive one for the back window. It works well. A lot of guys I know have used an ordinary aerial mounted under the dash, across the width of the car. Make a bracket to bolt it to, and cable ties along it to stop rattles.
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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2014, 07:37:23 am »
I have a non powered one fitted up under the dash which works pretty well. Just happened to buy two of them when I was searching around (from the U.S. of course) and have kept the spare one for future use.
If you are interested, PM me and I will give you details.
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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2014, 11:38:38 am »
Will try these suggestions thanks gents

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2014, 04:58:41 pm »
I have just had one of the powered antennas fitted to my 70 Fast back.
I was installed up behind the rear view mirror and sun visors, the power cable was run
through the roof lining and down inside the "A" pillar
very neat and tidy install
total cost ( including antenna ) =$140

The antenna is the same type as advertised on E-Bay ( mentioned earlier in this thread )

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2014, 06:25:45 pm »
I have just had one of the powered antennas fitted to my 70 Fast back.
I was installed up behind the rear view mirror and sun visors, the power cable was run
through the roof lining and down inside the "A" pillar
very neat and tidy install
total cost ( including antenna ) =$140

The antenna is the same type as advertised on E-Bay ( mentioned earlier in this thread )

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Whitewun

Hi good to hear sound like a pro install. How is power kept to it as there is no switch so I'd say you would have a red led on under dash at all times ?



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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2014, 09:30:04 pm »
I just got a $20.00 ebay jobbie from china, Stuck on the inside of the windscreen up behind tint on passengers side. Works ok in the country and great in the city!!

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2014, 09:35:41 pm »
How did you wire it up ?

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Re: Hidden car antennas
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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2014, 08:50:58 pm »
Great thanks ! I want to hide under dash so wonder if it will work ?

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2014, 01:56:14 pm »
Do any of you pick up AM reception this way or only FM stations?  I have powered hidden antenna and only get FM stations

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2014, 02:08:42 pm »
Good question ! I assume am is better reception

My radio is only AM so anyone that can help with this question above

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2014, 09:48:23 pm »
I get both AM and FM. I ran the antenna wire up behind the pillar. With the sunvisor up, it is still very hard to pick it, even in the car!! It cannot be seen from outside the car unless you really look for it. Do not think it would work mounted under the dash unless you live in the city and have very good reception. I am using an original 69 AM/FM radio, and I think they have better reception than the new radio's anyhow

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« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2014, 01:57:14 pm »
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271561826112
Anyone used and are happy with this item ? I tried non powered and found it poor

If so where did you mount ? I assume this can be DIY

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #17 on: December 03, 2014, 01:58:04 pm »
Also instructions say no ground needed ? I think they are wrong as there is a red power and black cable

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #18 on: December 03, 2014, 03:24:40 pm »
As I have posted earlier on in this thread. Once again go to Rocket Ind in Hunntingwood near Eastern Creek and purchase the powered hidden antenna made by Auto-Loc. It's. A great product,must be fitted on a screen either front or rear to work the best. Around $50. It's a cheap investment in my eyes I think. I have positioned mine on bottom side of front screen right behind the wiper arm. Can't see it from the outside. Two wires only,one earth and one power. Easy peaseeee!!!!  AM and FM work great

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #19 on: December 03, 2014, 03:56:49 pm »
Thanks but not keen on a windscreen fitted one .. Under dash is my goal

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #20 on: December 03, 2014, 04:15:01 pm »
Thanks but not keen on a windscreen fitted one .. Under dash is my goal

Well maybe Einstein can help you,under dash mount will lose at least 50% of reception if not more. Just mount a normal rubber stubby antenna under the dash.
Good luck with it.

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #21 on: December 03, 2014, 04:19:11 pm »
Appreciate help but even after looking up your one its says not good for AM  :leaving:

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #22 on: December 03, 2014, 07:42:33 pm »
Appreciate help but even after looking up your one its says not good for AM  :leaving:
What's AM????? ;)

Under dash aerial doesn't work. ask me how I know?

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #23 on: December 03, 2014, 08:18:36 pm »
I'll bite how ? AM is the latest and greatest !

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Re: Hidden car antennas
« Reply #24 on: December 03, 2014, 09:16:29 pm »
I'm running a 'True Trapper' which looks the goods. Unfortunately, no aerial is gonna work from under a metal dash.

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