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4th January 2019, 09:17 PM
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Patrol Freak
Antenna removal (again)
I have attempted to remove my broken mast and cable.
I successfully removed all the mast above the break (which was low down)
The chrome retainer came off easily as did the black plastic bit.
The remaining bit of mast rotates but does not pull up!!!
I have a 2002 GUIII. Has anyone heard of the base being flanged?
All the threads I have read say the mast just pulls out. Mine won't.
Ideas? I will pull it all out tomorrow if that is what must be.
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As I lay there looking up, taking in the spectacular view that was the night sky and the multitude of stars I asked myself, where did my tent go?
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4th January 2019 09:17 PM
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4th January 2019, 09:25 PM
#2
I am he, fear me
Never heard of a 'flanged' one, every one I've ever seen they all just get spat out after the chrome ferrule is removed... dunno how you would load a flanged one in the first place
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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4th January 2019, 10:00 PM
#3
Patrol Freak
I may just have to apply a bit more pull when I attempt again tomorrow ET. It seems counter intuitive to have to remove the whole unit to replace a mast.
The fact that it rotates is what made me think of a flange.
As I lay there looking up, taking in the spectacular view that was the night sky and the multitude of stars I asked myself, where did my tent go?
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5th January 2019, 01:18 AM
#4
Patrol Freak
The chrome retainer came off easily as did the black plastic bit.
So now if you turn power on the radio, thought the mast and tail would just spit out?
2008 GU WAG ST Manual CRD - To do the job
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5th January 2019, 09:48 AM
#5
Patrol God
Same with mine but im tempted to put am AM/FM style CB antenna
I had an isolation switch fitted but it stays uo all the time now.
ill talklk with my mechanic whats the best way to go, cost and time wise
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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5th January 2019, 10:13 AM
#6
On the GQ factory power antenna, there was a small M6 bolt that has up and almost invisible. It took me a while to find it, then the antenna just fell out. Unsure about the GU though but suspect it would have something similar - I think it also held a clamp in place around the antenna body.
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5th January 2019, 01:01 PM
#7
Patrol Freak
Originally Posted by
Bidja
So now if you turn power on the radio, thought the mast and tail would just spit out?
The mast minus that which is in the pic came out easily, along with the rope. This last bit rotates buy won't go up or down.
As I lay there looking up, taking in the spectacular view that was the night sky and the multitude of stars I asked myself, where did my tent go?
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5th January 2019, 01:02 PM
#8
Patrol Freak
Originally Posted by
threedogs
Same with mine but im tempted to put am AM/FM style CB antenna
I had an isolation switch fitted but it stays uo all the time now.
ill talklk with my mechanic whats the best way to go, cost and time wise
TD I will keep an eye out for your update on the antenna you go with. I am using a coat hanger for now
It's like the 70's all over again.
As I lay there looking up, taking in the spectacular view that was the night sky and the multitude of stars I asked myself, where did my tent go?
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5th January 2019, 02:36 PM
#9
I am he, fear me
Very strange... I lost count of the ones I busted over the years.
So many that I used to carry an Aerpro 272 in my touring spares with the belts, hoses etc.
That "bit" that is left behind was def part of the existing mast and not the conducting tube, yeah?
You also said "again" ... did that mean last time you replaced it everything went as expected?
I recollect that every now and then other people have said they had similar problems so wondering if maybe Mr Nissan used a different antenna on occasion.
Reason I say that is I was told that the Patrol and Maxima Antenna was the same and that was def not the case on any of my GQ's or GU's.
Anyway, good luck and following with interest
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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5th January 2019, 03:14 PM
#10
Patrol Freak
ET the (again) was to acknowledge that antenna's have been discussed previously on the forum. This is my first attempt and it didn't go as easily as the previous write ups.
The bottom piece is definintely part of the mast.
I have decided to remove the unit completely and pull it apart. A good excuse to do a clean up around the guard as well.
There was a comment I found somewhere on google that mentioned a flanged bottom that required disassembly. They then had to flange the replacement mast.
I will take pics and post up the result.
As I lay there looking up, taking in the spectacular view that was the night sky and the multitude of stars I asked myself, where did my tent go?
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