Killing my power antenna

Bloody Ben · 04-12-2010, 02:54 AM

I only really use my ipod fm transmitter so I'm thinking it would still work fine if I just went in and cut the power for the antenna. I just don't like hearing it all the time, not to mention it's kinda ugly. So does anyone have any thought on potential problems or has anyone else done this?

tak2099 · 04-12-2010, 03:45 AM

I did the same thing for a while, just because it was so annoying and I only listened to cd's. And it worked just fine, and would even still get most stations. And now I don't have a radio or anything and no longer have an antenna.

cre · 04-12-2010, 04:45 AM

Meh, just put a switch on the signal line from the radio to the antenna.... that way if you just feel like it you can switch the antenna on and listen to the radio.

Green7mgte · 04-12-2010, 03:17 PM

on the subject of antennas. my mother hung a June beetle bag from the antenna of the supra before it was in my possession. along came a summer storm and the 10 lb bag of dead june beetles snapped that antenna like a twig. I essentially just pulled the remainder out and plugged the hole. first by shoving something rubber and small down inside the hole then prying the remaining metal down. and then topped the hole thing with piece of plastic gasket. can't even tell its not suppose to be there.. I use my sirus radio all the time so apart from the 3 second antenna sound when i turn my radio on I have no problems. Ill probably install a new one eventually. I like things stock

tak2099 · 04-13-2010, 12:20 AM

The switch is a good idea! And man, that is nasty......and out of the ordinary.

04-12-2010, 02:54 AM	#1
Bloody Ben Stock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Kansas Posts: 11	Killing my power antenna I only really use my ipod fm transmitter so I'm thinking it would still work fine if I just went in and cut the power for the antenna. I just don't like hearing it all the time, not to mention it's kinda ugly. So does anyone have any thought on potential problems or has anyone else done this?

04-12-2010, 03:45 AM	#2
tak2099 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 90	I did the same thing for a while, just because it was so annoying and I only listened to cd's. And it worked just fine, and would even still get most stations. And now I don't have a radio or anything and no longer have an antenna. __________________ 1988 supra turbo. In process of modding:Roll cage, seats, dp, 3" intercooler, fuel upgrades, and turbo upgrades next.

04-12-2010, 04:45 AM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Meh, just put a switch on the signal line from the radio to the antenna.... that way if you just feel like it you can switch the antenna on and listen to the radio. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

04-12-2010, 03:17 PM	#4
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	on the subject of antennas. my mother hung a June beetle bag from the antenna of the supra before it was in my possession. along came a summer storm and the 10 lb bag of dead june beetles snapped that antenna like a twig. I essentially just pulled the remainder out and plugged the hole. first by shoving something rubber and small down inside the hole then prying the remaining metal down. and then topped the hole thing with piece of plastic gasket. can't even tell its not suppose to be there.. I use my sirus radio all the time so apart from the 3 second antenna sound when i turn my radio on I have no problems. Ill probably install a new one eventually. I like things stock __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

04-13-2010, 12:20 AM	#5
tak2099 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 90	The switch is a good idea! And man, that is nasty......and out of the ordinary. __________________ 1988 supra turbo. In process of modding:Roll cage, seats, dp, 3" intercooler, fuel upgrades, and turbo upgrades next.

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