Miata Mailing List: September 1998, Message #9

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---"Perodeau, John C" <john.perodeau@eds.com> wrote:
>
> I discovered that about 75% of the wind noise I hear with the top down
> comes from the rear-mounted antenna.  I tested by removing the
antenna,
> and double-checked by holding it up in the airstream while driving (a
> lot a drag as well as noise).
> 
> I am looking for a power antenna.  I am sure the easiest installation
> would be a used factory one from, say, Mazmart, but before I buy, I'd
> like the benefit of the list's extensive experience.
> 
> My experience with "fully automatic" antennae is that go up when the
> radio is on, even if you are listening to a tape or CD and have no
need
> for an antenna.  I would like to keep the antenna down when not
> listening to the radio itself.
> 
> Any suggestions?  
> 
> John Perodeau
> '94 A (Got Red!!)

Your right. the most annoying sounds come from the antenna.
I have an electric one (stock american) and use it with a sony
headunit. When I switch to CD (changer in trunk) or cassette the
antenna goes down.
Really pleased about this but not sure if all headunits do this.

==
Axel & Funny
'92B Mariner Blue Miata
Hilden, Germany

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