A simple cheap alternative.
Compared to OEM
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See Note!
Does not include cables, antenna seal, or associated hardware. For replacement mast use 126 827 00 01.
For models prior to 1984, requires extensive modification to retrofit. Requires (1) 123 540 94 08 antenna cable (1) 002 820 99 10 antenna switch (1) 126 820 81 14 bracket (1) 126 827 15 98 antenna seal and (1) 123 990 11 91 retainer.

Z4002-90204 Power Antenna Hirschmann IN STOCK $195.11

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