Is the antenna a direct pull up or does it require a twisting motion when lowering to lock in place?
1546136
Whoops, I left mine in the electronics lab at school last year so I'm not 100% sure.....if my memory serves me correctly, there is a hinge at the base where it mounts to the case and it folds down along the side. I'm almost sure it does NOT "telescope" down inside the case like some of the other designs do.But as a practical matter, if I was shopping for a product in this class again, I think I would go with the Sony ICF-S10MK2 anyway, basically the same performance and it's more stable standing on it's base. The p-sonic is slightly slimmer though.
1210992
The pull up is smooth. However on the pull down you actually have to pull the bike or whatever you are keeping on the mount down while at the same time giving the cord some slack making a vertical line so the lock won't activate. So it si not jerky but not so smooth.
2112932
It does hand tighten though we did use a wrench to tighten it. It was still tight when removed to return it. It was returned because while it would hold local stations the favored station was 40 miles away and it would not hold this signal. Never had a problem with factory antennae or with any of our other vehicles.
690876
It is detachable. You can replace it with your directional antenna if yours does fit.
391213
It attaches at an angle and usually stays in place. I've not had any issues.
394782
The one I purchased simply plugs in without a twisting motion. Lot's of complaints that they do not stay closed. My accessory plugs are easily dislodged so you constantly have to check they are still plugged in.
280599
The antenna is detachable and it uses a twist and snap type of connector. It snaps into place and is easily removable.
2019024
Mine works fine. I give it a hard turn to secure it and as I work it stays in place.
1184861
It has a thinner section that can be taken apart with a small screw. So, top section 16 inches? sets inside base rod to hold in place with allen wrench. Does not slide down into lower section. If you use just bottom section, your reception will suffer.
1639161
No, once the antenna is tightened to the box it does not swivel for "fine tuning." The antenna is about 2" high. I don't think moving it would help it to acquire better signal anyway. The amp works fine for me within the house depending on obstacles. Outdoor range seems to be at least 40 feet.
296054
It should slightly angle downward- make sure the arm on the TV that is there to hold the TV up when connecting wires is up properly.
829139
The antenna itself - maybe an inch or two at top without stress to the antenna. I put a HD spring on mine.
2101502
Yes, the unit I purchased is threaded and screws onto the antenna connection, it should be threaded....
521442
Yes. It locks into position, if you lift and wiggle slightly, it lifts up a quarter inch and then you can rotate it. Once in the position you like, you can push it back down to secure it into place.
920538
It doesn't. FYI & IMHO, if you're thinking of relying on the remote aspect of this antenna, look else where UNLESS you can pick it up really, really cheap. Otherwise, I'd purchase an antenna with a more durable/reliable remote adjust feature.
850331
Yes it is. All you do is loosen the screw and the antenna folds down and lays flat. The screw can also be taken out completely if need be and antenna mast removed.
1673797
You do have to move it around the first time to set the antenna but not after you set it. It's multidirectional but I believe it really is only strong from one side.