Antenna alternative

[Chimi562]

 Hi everyone,

Since the antenna is nla, is there an alternative I can use?

[Mike Self]

Have you done an internet search for the proper Bosch or Hirschmann antenna?  I suspect there are some out there.   Quite a few are listed on the internet if you type in "Hirschmann antenna for BMW".

 

But if not, there were several Hondas back in the 70s, 80s and 90s that used a similar (but not identical) up-the-A-pillar antenna.  I know they'll work on a 2002 'cause I've seen em mounted on '02s.  

 

mike

[Charles in PA]

Have you thought about a Want to Buy listing here on FAQ?

[Chimi562]

2 hours ago, Mike Self said:

Have you done an internet search for the proper Bosch or Hirschmann antenna?  I suspect there are some out there.   Quite a few are listed on the internet if you type in "Hirschmann antenna for BMW".

 

But if not, there were several Hondas back in the 70s, 80s and 90s that used a similar (but not identical) up-the-A-pillar antenna.  I know they'll work on a 2002 'cause I've seen em mounted on '02s.  

 

mike

I ended up buying one on ebay

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[JohnS]

Both of my cars are sporting the Harada PM-13.  It's what was on both of them when I bought them.  I was able to find some NOS ones on ebay back in 2018.  They might have gone the way of the dinosaur by now...

 

 

Edited February 1, 2023 by JohnS

[HBChris]

That antenna was on my 69 which was sold new in Alhambra.

[JohnS]

It's a great antenna (Harada PM-13).  Metal base, stainless mast and gets a really good signal for those of us who still use those "Radio Things" 🙂

It looks good too.  I think a lot of dealers in California installed these back in the day. 

 

I've used the standard round-based type Hirschmann, Bosch, etc.  and this one picks up stations better where I live.  And it doesn't cramp the window seal too closely like the round base does.  My $.02  Made out of metal instead of plastic like the newer ones 🤕

 

 

 

Edited February 1, 2023 by JohnS