How to make powered antenna adaptable with aftermarket stereo?

[allfans26]

Hey everyone,

I would like to have some pointers or a guide to my situation here... My car is installed with a pretty dated double din stereo (maybe early 2000s late 1998s). I was wondering how I'm able to make the powered antenna go back down/up when I'm using this version of the aftermarket stereo. Like I said, I'm just trying to get an idea of what I should do. I'll post some extra information about my stereo if I can find the information on it since I can't identify it without taking the system out. I hope my question wasn't to vague but I'm happy to clarify any info you need to give me some help!

Thanks,
Branden

 

[fox74]

I got tired of bent or broken antenna, beside supra antenna may not work with aftermarket stereo, because some needed hardware is in the stock radio. I switched to fixed antenna, it works fine and I don't worry about it anymore. Retractable antennas are a thing of the past.

 

[jetjock]

Most aftermarket radios have an antenna control output along with an illumination input. Just hook that up.

 

[Rollus]

^^ this.

Worked perfectly with my Sony headunit.

 

[allfans26]

I got tired of bent or broken antenna, beside supra antenna may not work with aftermarket stereo, because some needed hardware is in the stock radio. I switched to fixed antenna, it works fine and I don't worry about it anymore. Retractable antennas are a thing of the past.

How's the audio quality? Is this fixed antenna better than the retractable one in terms of radio signals/quality?

 

[gp-7mgte]

I got tired of bent or broken antenna, beside supra antenna may not work with aftermarket stereo, because some needed hardware is in the stock radio. I switched to fixed antenna, it works fine and I don't worry about it anymore. Retractable antennas are a thing of the past.

Anything special to install a fixed antenna?

 

[fox74]

How's the audio quality? Is this fixed antenna better than the retractable one in terms of radio signals/quality?

Branden, I get all radio stations in my area, both AM and FM , signal quality is really good.

 

[fox74]

Anything special to install a fixed antenna?

Not really, you use your old whip antenna as a base, then the mast will be used to mount the fixed antenna,. The antenna is $10 from Ebay. I like the TRD brand. If there is any interest I can explain how to do it.

 

[gp-7mgte]

Not really, you use your old whip antenna as a base, then the mast will be used to mount the fixed antenna,. The antenna is $10 from Ebay. I like the TRD brand. If there is any interest I can explain how to do it.

I'm interested