Can you remove car antenna?
A damaged or malfunctioning antenna can prevent you from listening to the radio in your car, and takes away from your car’s overall appearance. Removing your car’s antenna is a simple process. You can buy a replacement antenna that is shorter, or you can save a few bucks and shorten your existing one.
How do I disconnect my car stereo antenna?
Place a clean cloth around the antenna to protect the surface of the car and use a screwdriver to gently lift the rubber grommet from around the lip of the antenna. Pry the rubber piece loose and take it off of the antenna.
Where is the disconnect actuator on a radio?
The Antenna Disconnect Actuator is installed at the output from your transceiver, power amplifier, or antenna tuner in line with the antenna’s feedline. When the transceiver is turned OFF, the antenna’s coax signal wire and shield are shorted together and grounded, and both the coax center and coax shield are disconnected from the radio.
How does the antenna disconnect work on a radio?
The Antenna Disconnect automatically disconnects the antenna from your radio and grounds the antenna. It prevents static-discharge, surges, and lightning-strike effects from damaging your radio and associated equipment.
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).
How does the Inrad antenna disconnect actuator work?
INRAD Antenna Disconnect Actuators automatically disconnects the antenna and feedline from your radio and grounds the antenna. Prevents static discharge, surges and lightning-strike effects from damaging your radio and associated equipment.