Power Antenna

["James M. Dean" <aes@mhv.net>]

Nathan Thomas wrote:


>...so I went into the trunk and pulled the thing
>out, only to find that I have the Hirschman (sp?) unit...made in China.  A
>quick perusal of the maintenance records showed that the car had the radio
>replaced about 9 years ago by Audi of Greenville...presumably at that
>time they also replaced the antenna, but with some aftermarket variety.

>Has anyone ever heard of this antenna unit, and does anyone know where I
>can get a replacement mast?

Hirschmann is OEM for antenna units for many german marques including
Porsche and Mercedes. They also manufacture universal type "replacement"
units for others. 

I am surprised that the manufacture location for your replacement is
China!! On second thought, maybe I'm not SO surprised.

Your best bet may be to look them up in the Thomas Register, try the
generic 1-800-555-1212 and ask for Hirschman, or try a search on the
net. The only other contact info I have is the address/telephone number
in Germany 

Richard Hirschmann
Radiotechnisches Werk
Postfach 110
D-7300 Esslingen/Neckar
Tel: (0711)3101-1 

Good Luck!!!
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