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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Topic started by: pedigo78 on July 18, 2011, 08:46:03 pm

Title: Radio Antenna
Post by: pedigo78 on July 18, 2011, 08:46:03 pm

So i just put a new radio in my 85 chevy and new speakers in the dash, and noticed the stations dont come in very well. So of course that truck has the antenna in the windshield, should i get a universal one and use that instead. Also when wiring it up i noticed on the diagram for he radio they have a power antenna wire. but i dont think the truck has that, or is that my problem it does and i didnt hook it up

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: zieg85 on July 18, 2011, 09:12:07 pm

The blue power antenna wire on all aftermarket radios is just omitted and has no effect on the reception.  Windshield installed antennas have never been good on any of my trucks except one.  A popular option is getting a stock fender mounted one from a 88-91 Suburban or Blazer from a pick and pull, measure the mounting hole and put it in yours...

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 19, 2011, 12:36:27 am

the antenna wire sends a signal to a telescopic antenna's motor to raise or lower it or you can hook it up to a amp to tell the amp to turn on or off. i think with the windshield antennas they will sometimes just loose connection at the base of the windshield. i opted  for something that looks better to me than a fender mounted antenna
(http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m387/rebel_cowboy_83/IMG_20101030_163519.jpg)
got a adapter for the cb antenna and a cord for it and i pick up lots of stations now and it dont look as sissy as a fender one lol

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: bigchevyc30 on July 19, 2011, 10:57:23 am

sweet truck man

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: jaredts on July 19, 2011, 12:35:51 pm

My fender mounted antenna is manly I'll have you know!  Honestly I forget its there.

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: beastie_3 on July 19, 2011, 12:44:51 pm

Irish, what paint is on your truck?

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 20, 2011, 12:00:33 am

idk but its like a metallic gray

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: beastie_3 on July 20, 2011, 01:10:03 pm

is it paint or a good primer?

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 20, 2011, 05:05:23 pm

paint lol

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 20, 2011, 05:09:48 pm

heres a better pic
(http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m387/rebel_cowboy_83/IMG_20110102_161505.jpg)
dont have no better pics without the mud lol

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: 1979C20 on July 22, 2011, 04:18:52 am

Then clean the mud off and take a pic!

Title: Re: Radio Antenna
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 23, 2011, 12:05:48 am

then it wont be a mud truck lol