Davidman
5th Annual Victorian Gathering member
G'day all,
If you're like me, you have probably broken or bent the odd car radio aerial while driving off road. I have a 96 NJ Pajero GLS and it has a switch on the dash to lower the aerial to half mast. This has helped in the past, but branches are stronger than aerials and I have still managed to bend one or two beyond repair
While rewiring the car sound system, I noticed a blue lead coming out the back of the unit with a fuse in it. This was not the power supply, so I pulled the fuse while the unit was on, and the aerial went all the way down. The power remained and the CD kept playing.
Most places I go off road do not have radio reception, so the CD is usually the only option if you want music.
All I have done is cut this wire and spliced a longer length to each end. The other ends I have attached to the rear of a switch that I have put into one of the empty places on the dash. Picked up a suitable switch at Repco for a couple of bucks. Certainly cheaper than an aerial. This allows me to keep power to the unit for CD's, but to have the aerial fully retracted, rather than half mast or fully extended when not needed.
Just thought I would post this in case it helps anyone out.
If you're like me, you have probably broken or bent the odd car radio aerial while driving off road. I have a 96 NJ Pajero GLS and it has a switch on the dash to lower the aerial to half mast. This has helped in the past, but branches are stronger than aerials and I have still managed to bend one or two beyond repair
While rewiring the car sound system, I noticed a blue lead coming out the back of the unit with a fuse in it. This was not the power supply, so I pulled the fuse while the unit was on, and the aerial went all the way down. The power remained and the CD kept playing.
Most places I go off road do not have radio reception, so the CD is usually the only option if you want music.
All I have done is cut this wire and spliced a longer length to each end. The other ends I have attached to the rear of a switch that I have put into one of the empty places on the dash. Picked up a suitable switch at Repco for a couple of bucks. Certainly cheaper than an aerial. This allows me to keep power to the unit for CD's, but to have the aerial fully retracted, rather than half mast or fully extended when not needed.
Just thought I would post this in case it helps anyone out.
