The antenna tube seems too big for the antenna wire. When I insert the wire into the tube, it just falls off. What am i missing?
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ok. put the tube into the antenna until it seems to be fitting into some whole. then it should start to work.
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Jeff, I'm not an antenna engineer so really can't answer but would suggest try both wires to the single screw just to see what happens. Next step would be to disconnect the telescoping antenna and try one lead to that and one to the screw connection. It seems there should be available a good boombox equivalent to the mini-stereo systems of yesterday, let me know if you find one. Cliff Gollus
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The antenna should unscrew. You may need to use a pair of pliers to loosen it. Try wrapping a rag around the new one so you don't damage it with the pliers teeth. Only snug it. Don't crank on it because you could strip the threads out.
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To be honest I am a novice to antennas and when I purchased this I connected it to a ROG GENE IV motherboard it doesn't screw on but I was able to pinch it to the connector. Hopefully this helps you.
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You need to purchase the adapter to cover the old mounting holes. Then remove old antenna. New one doesn't go up & down.
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My antenna fit fine. My only problem was I lost several radio stations. I'm about to take mine off
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I have just used the antenna that came with my radio and it has worked fine. I make sure that the antenna is straight and fastened at a height that is higher than the radio. And be sure that the antenna is pushed in as far as it can.
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Well, the paperwork that comes with the antenna is less than specific. I found that you just have to piece the parts that form the pivot point together several times to figure out just how it goes together correctly. Guess they figure we are all mechanical engineers. It is a pain in the butt, but perfectly doable.
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Reading the description of that antenna, I noticed that it has a built in amplifier. Try using it first, to see what your reception is, before adding a separate amp.
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An update to an earlier answer. It fit just fine and no problems on the installation but its almost a year now and seems that the antenna makes a lot of noise on the last part of going up or down, almost like its binding up. I will check this weekend to see if somehow it got bent or twisted, otherwise no issues on the fit.
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I purchased 90deg fittings for mine from Amazon, then I tried up the transmitter parallel to the body of the craft, and let the antenna hang down.
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For best results the amp should be as close to the antenna due to line loss when receiving a low level signal. The trick is keeping the power supply cool. I lost one due to high temp in the attic.
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There seems to be two diameters used by manufacturers. This is the larger of the two. It did not work with radio shack antennas. they use a slightly smaller diameter. Sorry not at home now to measure it. Send another question and I can send you the diameter tonight. .
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I don't know what to tell you. My antenna cable is male at one end female at the other just as the one in the picture is.
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I agree. Look at the Firestiks or Wilson antennas if you want to thread mount it. I posted a pic of the antenna disconnected from the magnetic base if you decide to go this route.
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The antenna is on about a 4 - 6 inch cable. It does not seem to be too critical. I pressed this with the power cable between a microwave and counter to keep it hidden and it works fine.
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You should be able to bend the antenna so that it's not hanging below the landing gear. It feels a little bit loose, but it will hold it's shape if you do it correctly.