It could be another component. The clock is part of the circuit and it's the first target when you're looking for a constant power source from the battery. See if the wire is spliced anywhere.

Any update on the antenna draw?

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Alex
1984 300CD - Silver/Blue - 326,000 miles (sold)
1979 240D - Canary/Brown - 221,222 miles (I love this car)