[V8] V8 radio wiring

[Scott Simmons]

Is there any way to "tap" onto the antenna for the phone?  That is, 
instead of using it for the phone, use it for the radio?  Have a 
splitter in the C/D-pillar and run another coax to the right quarter panel?

~Scott S.

urq wrote:

>... actually the "power antenna" is standard on all cars.  Most cars do have
>an amplified antenna in each windshield (the dual diversity system), and the
>power to the amplifiers is switched on and off by the head unit.  The power
>signal also goes to the warning chime so that you don't exit the car with
>the radio running.  IOW, the wiring will appear to be completely standard.  
>
>On my second car a PO had the retractable antenna installed ... but the
>thing wouldn't retract when the radio was turned off, and the reception
>wasn't that good anyway.  When I went in to install the 10 disc CD changer
>for the Gamma I actually went back to the windshield antennae ... from my
>POV it works better.  Fortunately the coax just goes up the C-Pillar to the
>amplifier between the left side inner trim ... and the power line moved from
>the retractable unit back to the amp ... I did have to fish the wire back up
>the C-pillar, but it wasn't too tough ...
>
>If you are installing an aftermarket stereo you will need to do something
>about the Bose speakers as well ... I've heard that you can buy an adapter
>to drive the Bose speakers.  Some folks have simply replaced the speaker
>drivers and run heavy gauge wiring to them.  
>
>Steve B
>San Jose, CA (USA)
>
>-----Original Message-----
>
>existing wires. The power antenna was an option and is not included  
>in the factory wiring - so the odd wire back there is probably it. It  
>is often red or blue or white. (no stars though:)
>
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