Can antenna be replaced?
Repairing a TV antenna can be a simple matter of replacing or repairing broken equipment such as cables or elements. However, sometimes an antenna is too old to work properly or is even located in the wrong place. A TV antenna specialist can diagnose the problems and repair or replace the faulty equipment.
Do I need a new antenna for HDTV?
There is no difference between a regular and a HDTV antenna. Any antenna can pick up HDTV signals. They are broadcast on the same frequencies that even the classic rabbit ears can pick up.
How do you remove power antenna from car?
Unscrew the bezel (Photo 1) and remove the antenna retaining bolts. If your power antenna is mounted inside the front fender, remove the wheel-well liner by pulling out the plastic rivets and push-in retainers. Next disconnect the power and coaxial cable connectors and remove the entire unit from the vehicle (Photo 2).
What to do if your power antenna won’t go up?
Install the mast and nylon cable in the housing and mesh the cable teeth to the drive gear. Install the cover and tighten the screws. If your power radio antenna won’t go up and down anymore, the problem is either a burned-out motor or the geared cable inside the mast. Both are easy DIY fixes.
How do you hook up a new car antenna?
But be careful! If the splice comes apart inside the pillar, you’ll have to remove the pillar trim to fish the new cable. Form a hook in the old cable, loop a picture-hanging wire through it and then wrap it with tape for added insurance. You’ll have to remove the car radio to hook up the new cable.
How do you replace a pillar mount antenna?
Securely splice together the new cable to the old one. New pillar-mount antennas come with the coaxial cables already attached. So after you unscrew and pull out the old unit, cut the old cable and use it to fish the new cable through the pillar to the radio.
When do you need to replace an antenna in a car?
There are many reasons for car antenna replacement. The mast may have broken, the motor may have stopped working, or the drive system doesn’t work. Each of these can be fixed by replacing the whole antenna assembly, but you can save money by replacing the mast if it breaks or the drive system fails.
Can a bent power antenna be repaired at home?
As is the case with many electromechanical parts, however, power antennas usually end up requiring repair. Run through a carwash with one extended and you’ll have what looks like a bent hanger sticking out of the fender.
What should I do if my radio antenna is broken?
Grab a helper, and get ready. Have your helper turn off the radio or ignition. The antenna motor will retract the mast assembly. Feed in the cable and mast until the motor stops. Don’t worry if the antenna doesn’t completely retract or you hear bumps/knocks.
Is it possible to get a power antenna stuck in your windshield?
Today, power antenna masts have been replaced with fixed antennas or wires embedded in windshields, but there are still plenty of cars out there with these telescoping menaces. Broken antennas get stuck all the way up, all the way down, or often somewhere in between.