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Power Antenna

[email protected]
Tue, 15 May 2018 19:27:55 GMT

My 280SE 4.5 has a manual antenna currently but I would like to install a power antenna. Has anyone ever converted/installed an electric antenna? I'm thinking/hoping that it will go up and down when the radio is turned on/off...without the need for a dash switch - which I don't have. Any advice?

190Efan
Wed, 16 May 2018 19:49:15 GMT

My hunch is that maybe a power antenna from older model MB's might be more likely to be compatible than for newer models or aftermarket versions. Unfortunately, power antenna's for the older models seem to be becoming far and few between. They're no longer available for my W201. You might check with the MB Classic Center and see if they have any recommendations for your antenna conversion. That's just my 2 cents. Good luck with your conversion.

[email protected]
Fri, 18 May 2018 00:58:46 GMT

Thank you! I found an original new Hirschmann and purchased. I'm replacing the wood on my dash front at the same time, so hopefully it goes well. My mechanic is working on it all as we speak. It's a pain but will be great to have new wood and hopefully a working power antenna! Thank you for your 2 cents.

190Efan
Mon, 21 May 2018 05:08:12 GMT

You're welcome. Where did you find your antenna?

[email protected]
Mon, 21 May 2018 16:17:05 GMT

Authentic Classics: http://www.authenticclassics.com/Hirschmann-AUTA-6000-Antenna-for-Mercedes-p/auth-007216.htm

190Efan
Tue, 22 May 2018 16:48:36 GMT

Thanks so much for the link. Unfortunately, nothing for my MB.

[email protected]
Tue, 22 May 2018 19:22:56 GMT

Bummer! Good source however.

[email protected]
Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:47:36 GMT

Update. Power antenna installation complete and it looks and works GREAT!!!

TomHanson
Tue, 12 Jun 2018 22:13:10 GMT

www.beckerautosound.com .