HELP: Power antenna alignment & operation

[petegangies]

I installed a RHD power antenna to my Aussie 80 (it's the same antenna as the US, LHD model, just a different bottom bracket) and I can't seem to get the alignment correctly. The mast seems to a bind a little.

Can those with a power antenna share any images and videos of how's theirs sits (angle etc) and what it looks and sounds like when it extends and retracts please?

Many thanks
Pete

 

[petegangies]

 

[petegangies]

 

[petegangies]

 

[petegangies]

I installed a RHD power antenna to my Aussie 80 and I can't seem to get the alignment correctly. The mast seems to a bind a little.

Can those with a power antenna share any images and videos of how's theirs sits (angle etc) and what it looks and sounds like when it extends and retracts please?

Many thanks
Pete

anyone?

 

[Old Nick]

anyone?

I'll grab you a pic of mine... LHD... but same principles. Just replaced my entire assembly. It is vertical, straight up and down.

Please don't take offense at this question, but I'm wondering if the inner fender anchor bolt is in the right spot? If it was in the wrong hole it would definitely cause the mast to be mis-aligned (and likely cause binding.

 

[Old Nick]

anyone?

Well, my middle aged memory was completely wrong. I’m sorry about that. My antenna is definitely angled toward the cabin.

Here is a pic for reference. I do not have any binding when raising/lowering it.

 

[petegangies]

Well, my middle aged memory was completely wrong. I’m sorry about that. My antenna is definitely angled toward the cabin.

Here is a pic for reference. I do not have any binding when raising/lowering it.


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Could I please trouble you for a video of it going up and down? Does my video sound like it's binding to you?

I've definitely got the mounting bracket bolt in the right hole. There is limited adjustment between tensioning the bottom bolt and the top lock nut, I've played around with mixed results, but cannot get it to go up and down completely smoothly without any clunks in certain sections.

 

[petegangies]

bottom mounting bolt..

 

[petegangies]

Well, my middle aged memory was completely wrong. I’m sorry about that. My antenna is definitely angled toward the cabin.

Here is a pic for reference. I do not have any binding when raising/lowering it.


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Hi mate, sorry to be a pest again, but would I be able to trouble you for a video of your antenna going up and down please? It would be a big help.

Many thanks,
Pete

 

[Old Nick]

Hi, Pete, I’m sorry for the slow reply. I’m traveling for a bit. When I get back to town, I’ll grab a video for you.

 

[petegangies]

Hi, Pete, I’m sorry for the slow reply. I’m traveling for a bit. When I get back to town, I’ll grab a video for you.

Legend, thank you. Greatly appreciated!

 

[petegangies]

Hi, Pete, I’m sorry for the slow reply. I’m traveling for a bit. When I get back to town, I’ll grab a video for you.

Hi Nick, just seeing if you're back in town from your trip and just a gentle reminder if you're able to grab that video for me please? Massively appreciated!

Cheers
Pete

 

[Old Nick]

Hi Nick, just seeing if you're back in town from your trip and just a gentle reminder if you're able to grab that video for me please? Massively appreciated!

Cheers
Pete

Yes. Back. I’m not on any of the socials except for here. If you’re on WhatsApp shoot me a
Dm with your contact and I’ll get a video to you today or tomorrow.

 

[petegangies]

Yes. Back. I’m not on any of the socials except for here. If you’re on WhatsApp shoot me a
Dm with your contact and I’ll get a video to you today or tomorrow.

Done