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churchy

Member Since: 28 Jul 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 237

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Wing Antenna

Hi all,

Had a new standard wing mounted aeriel fitted and then a few drives in a pigeon decided to have an argument with it - result is metal extendable part has snapped where it comes though the wing.

Does anyone know if I buy a new wing mounted antenna can I take the extendable bit off the new one and fit it to the old one already in the wing by unscrewing the parts?

Probably a rubbish explanation but want to avoid refitting the whole lot / pulling the new cable through etc etc.

Thanks in advance!

30th Sep 2022 1:11pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

A familiar tale...

I confess that I gave up on replacing external aerials and opted for an internal one situated up in one of the roof lights. Works a treat and I have not had to replace an aerial in 8 or 10 years.

30th Sep 2022 1:21pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17373

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

No, the cable is usually integral with the aerial. You can however use the old one to pull a cord through and the cord to pull the new one back.

30th Sep 2022 2:01pm

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 970

I don’t extend my telescopic wing antenna at all and still get a superb radio reception. When you do resolve/replace it, it might be worth a test in the lowered position Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

30th Sep 2022 2:04pm

churchy

Member Since: 28 Jul 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 237

Thanks all - looks like a full replacement then. The annoying thing was it was unextended when said pigeon took offence to it! Folded it flat against the wing so no way of avoiding the expected snap when I needed to move it back off the wing!

30th Sep 2022 2:37pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20355

Worth considering a Naka DAB one, then you’ll never have that issue nor will you have to manually extend it again. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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30th Sep 2022 5:47pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2100

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

But then you lose your automatic roof height sensor

Having said that, the Naka DAB aerial is rather good 👍

30th Sep 2022 6:08pm

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