Re: TQC radio antennas

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

Steve,

>To the other TQC/Ur-quattro owners:
>
>Is there a better replacement antenna than the Fuba from Crutchfield, which
>I think is as the original?

After a long search I ruled out finding a power antenna that would fit.
The problem is a lack of clearance between the body and the spare tire.
Left with a manual antenna, I get good performance from the original so I
stayed with it.

If you're considering replacing it because of a broken mast, you should
know that the mast is easily removed by unscrewing a cap at the bottom of
the antenna and the tip, and dropping the mast out the bottom.  I'm not
sure where to buy replacements, but I replaced one section of mine using a
donor set of rabbit ears (it's a pain, but I was bored that day).  It works
and looks as good as new.

>I know it's a boosted antenna, but it is
>short.  Any better performance anyone else has found with a Harada, Bosch
>or other?  Do they require the DIN to regular antenna connector patch?
>
>Steve
>
>Stephen A. Marinello, Ph.D.
>Newpark Resources, Inc.
>P.O. Box 6411 - Metairie, LA 70009
>504/838-8222



Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL