Maintain retractable and amplified antenna

[JS114]

When I swapped my head unit, I saw that my factory system had 2 antenna wires, a standard to the powered antenna and a micro to the amplified glass antenna in the PS rear window (no that's not a defogged). To utilize them both and maximize reception you need the following:

Micro adapter http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Mda-B-Micro-Antenna-Adapter/dp/B00009UHRI?tag=ihco-20
Y-adapter http://www.amazon.com/METRA-40-UV43-Motorola-Antenna-Y-adapter/dp/B0002EXF10/?tag=ihco-20

I see a noticeable improvement and can usually get HD radio reception with the mast antenna retracted.

 

[bamabrock]

Thanks. I'd left the small antenna unhooked when i installed the kenwood unit. My stereo signal washes out in areas where it didn't with the factory radio.

 

[bluecruiser]

Thanks for the info. I have not had the head unit out in awhile, just to clarify, I need both of those items that you offered links too? I think I understand the Y but what about that other part?

Thanks

 

[SanDiegoCruiser]

The other part adapts the small micro connector to a regular connector so you can plug it into the Y connector.

I'm ordering both of these parts. Thanks for the info!

 

[SanDiegoCruiser]

I installed the Y connector that and the micro adaptor today for my Kenwood DNX Nav. Having both antennas makes a huge difference. The best thing about this setup is I can lower the main antenna and still get Garmin traffic info from the rear fm antenna!

 

[fish2live]

haste makes waste

I ordered both these parts without even realizing I didn't need them... don't ask why if you need them let me know and I'll ship them to you, free, paying it forward

Fish

 

[tdkhelene]

I ordered both these parts without even realizing I didn't need them... don't ask why if you need them let me know and I'll ship them to you, free, paying it forward

Fish

Fish... I've got pretty patchy reception now that I swapped in my head unit... I noticed you live in Bellevue - I'm just over in Seattle... i could meet up and swap you for a PM me you're info and I'll give you a call this week!