DEFENDER2.NET - View topic

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > In Car Electronics > FM aerial

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

pilsburypie

Member Since: 19 Jul 2021
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 176

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

FM aerial

Typical of most defenders, mine has the classic slide down aerial on the front wing. I keep it down most of the time because it looks crap! Pretty much get radio 1 fine, but most other stations are poor.

What do you lot do? Is there a suitable alternative to the daft defender FM aerial? Or am I in the minority and everyone else loves it?! I’ve got the standard Alpine head unit

1st Aug 2021 11:25pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4262

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

I can’t say I’ve ever given the appearance of the aerial a 2nd thought. I do lower it when off road to stop it getting snapped off by trees though. Nakatanenga do an alternative style one. 4x4 Overlander sell it. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

2nd Aug 2021 8:49am

SJM2018

Member Since: 06 Jul 2018
Location: Bristol
Posts: 296

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Aintree Green

I would thoroughly recommend the Nakatanenga aerial.

Top tip, remove the panel on the top of the wing when you come to switch it over. 2011 CSW XS 90

2nd Aug 2021 9:55am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20754

I have the Nakatanega one, no complaints from me. WeWillWin🇬🇧🇺🇸
⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪

2nd Aug 2021 12:26pm

v8bob

Member Since: 14 Mar 2018
Location: Midlands
Posts: 339

I like the crappy standard aerial.
Set it to the height of the vehicle. Hey it checks the height when going under height restriction barriers

2nd Aug 2021 8:04pm

pilsburypie

Member Since: 19 Jul 2021
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 176

I shall have a look at the naka-jobbie.

Also like your height restriction warning too!

2nd Aug 2021 10:15pm

MichaelE

Member Since: 18 Jan 2020
Location: Crawley West Sussex
Posts: 155

When I had to chop my old aerial off the wing , first I couldn't find a suitable replacement that wasn't a stupid price, and second I didn't want the hassle of feeding the cable through. I had just fitted a heated screen and didn't want reception problems with a stick on aerial. As I already had the front roof lining off, I opted for a sharkfin type. Because the rear roof lining is a pig to remove and refit, I fitted it at the front and it looks ok. It's slightly offset from centre because there's a roof rib there but it's only an inch. It works well, FM and DAB. But if I were to do it again, I'd put it at the back where standard cars have them.

3rd Aug 2021 8:51am

pilsburypie

Member Since: 19 Jul 2021
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 176

The shark fin is the neater option. But has to have a hole cut in the roof.

I’m going to live with my original aerial for a bit, see if I can get used to it then consider the options.

Thanks for all your thoughts.

3rd Aug 2021 9:09am

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum