Is the little bit of bare wire on the non-plug end there for any reason?
281411
Yes, there is a litle bit of bare wire on one end. This is the part that accutally catches the radio signal. I used this for putting a system on my Harley batwing that I added and I have that little bit of wire sticking out of the batwing to get a better signal. Hope that helps?
281412
No. You should cover any bare wire. Use electrical tape or small heat-shrink tube. Do not cut any of the wire off. If you don't cover bare wire and it makes contact with other metal it will reduce your reception range. If it somehow makes contact with the positive end of the electrical system it can cause damage. This is very unlikely to happen.
281413
I'm not exactly sure how to answer this accept it's probably for better reception. We needed it for reception using a portable XM radio in our boat. It serves it's purpose well ... BTW we did NOT cover it with electrical wire as suggested below ... I hope this helps you
281414
Since it's an antenna, and that's farthest away from the radio, they probably intentionally exposed the wire for better reception.
1619792
No, both ends were bare wire. I put two rolls of the yellow in my boat and love the look. I wired them as courtesy lights, so I used existing wires on the boat. Very easy installation.
1445805
all of the answers below are correct. off the top of my head i don't remember but it was ( the plug gap ) just as normal. got them at the parts store and they also checked them for me even though they are pre-set/gapped.
1104527
No idea, but I think it draws too much power for small wires. Connections may have corroded just enough for voltage drop.
393966
No it goes to bare wires. But you could just wire it to a regular plug if needed. I did.
2176964
I didn't have mine very long as it was defective, so I can't remember if there was a connecting end. Sorry.
2250215
No, if you watch one of the Utube videos, it shows that wrapping the wire around itself doesn't really work. I would watch the video if you are installing a new system.
1972535
Not to my knowledge. That was one ofmy complaints with the product. I went to Radio Shack and bought some additional wire and connectors. Problem solved.
163398
No, but this issue can happen if the plug isn't quite making the right contact with the socket. If giving it a jiggle or taking it out and putting it back in doesn't solve the problem, they might be defective.
1368505
Not in mine, no. I was not able to plug in even a regular plug above or below it.
1570932
There is a fuse in the part that plugs in the plugin. You may want to see if the fuse is blown.
1311421
I will have to check when I get home. I actually cut the end off for the project. I installed a plug to match the factory, fused aux wiring on a motorcycle. I still have the plug end. I believe you unplug the connector and maybe unscrew the tip and the body will seperate in half lengthwise. Again, I will have to check.
1173078
The plug in is on the top where the rubber cover is. Either that or it is on a side.
678882
I think I am confused with your question. There is a spot to plug it on to the unit if that is what you are asking.
1776533
Mine only had 2 wires sticking out of the junction box which is fine with me. - PE
1298579
My guess would be there is a place in the buried area where the two wires are touching. For you to get that result
1591304
Nope! I went ahead and took the pig tails from the ac adapter and exposed the bare wire and made my own adapters. Or I supposed you could also do a terminal block and wire it all in that way.