Euro spec radio/antenna, no motorola bananna type plug? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

winmutt · #1 06-15-2006, 04:31 PM

So I need to replace my antenna and would like to keep my stock radio, whats the best way to go about this? The Becker is the warmest sounds solid state I have heard in years.

sixto · #2 06-15-2006, 05:27 PM

There is an antenna connector where the antenna comes through the fender. You don't have to run the wire all the way to the radio.

Sixto

sixto · #3 06-15-2006, 05:28 PM

Oh, on most MBs you can replace the antenna mast. No need to remove the base of the antenna or take the trunk apart.

Sixto

winmutt · #4 06-15-2006, 05:55 PM

where can I get the antenna mast?

SD Blue · #5 06-15-2006, 09:47 PM

Go to the top of this page and select "Buy Parts", enter your car info. and select "accessory". Buying here supports this forum.

winmutt · #6 06-16-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SD Blue

Go to the top of this page and select "Buy Parts", enter your car info. and select "accessory". Buying here supports this forum.

50bux is pretty pricey compared to $10 at pull a part for the whole kitten-kaboodle

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sixto · #7 06-16-2006, 10:46 AM

True. Power the $10 replacement on a bench so you can remove the mast and put it in your old antenna base.

Sixto

babyjames · #8 06-16-2006, 10:49 AM

No power antenna, right? Antenna on RF fender? I just put a new stereo in my gray-market 1983 W123 300D, and the plug on the antenna lead was correct. It may have already been changed, though. Try Radio Shack for an adaptor??

Jay.

SD Blue · #9 06-16-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by winmutt

50bux is pretty pricey compared to $10 at pull a part for the whole kitten-kaboodle

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Well, if you knew where to get the whole thing for $10, why did you ask about where to get the mast. Did you think it would be cheaper? than $10?

sixto · #10 06-16-2006, 12:20 PM

I suggested the mast.

Sixto

winmutt · #11 06-16-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by babyjames

No power antenna, right? Antenna on RF fender? I just put a new stereo in my gray-market 1983 W123 300D, and the plug on the antenna lead was correct. It may have already been changed, though. Try Radio Shack for an adaptor??

Jay.

I have the same year model but with power antenna, funny that.

winmutt · #12 06-17-2006, 09:00 PM

Ok, I tried pulling out the antenna, all I have is a stub. Pulled real hard and it came out another 1/4 inch... What am I doing wrong?