darkside

Hi Guys, I just put a new stereo in and I need to know how to adapt to the windshield mounted antenna. Is there an adapter readily available

Imo000

It was a direct plug-and-play on my '85.

darkside

This is an aftermarket dvd player.

Imo000

Ok, I see. Is the antenna end same shaped as the one in the car but smaller or something totally diferent?

shadowknight

not sure if this applies to the 928 but on my 944 the windscreen antenna has a small amplifier box that connects between the window and the stereo. The amplifier has a cable with the standard male end that connects into the head unit. Perhaps your missing the ant. amplifer

Alan

Usually the antenna connections are the same except for navigation/phone etc antennas... Maybe you need a right angle adapter due to the depth of the unit or a combo right angle & mini connector (same reason) - in any case the head unit manufacturer should carry an adapter to go to a regular coax connector...?

Can you post a picture of the rear of the unit (or scan of the relevant manual pages) and the connector you have in the car (maybe that was changed?)

Alan

darkside

The radio has the standard antenna connection the windshield has what looks like a min-pin jack(audio term) I need something to connect the 2. I can't be the only person to have this problem.

Imo000

This is weird, can you take a pic?

darkside

Don't have a camera. and it's way up behind the glove box with only about 2" of tail. going nuts over a stupid antenna.

Jim bailey - 928 International

The 1982 was NOT equipped with a windshield ant....those later cars which had it had a powered signal amplifier where your dangling plug is located.

darkside

so where can I get one of these signal ampliphiers?