I bought the antenna for my 2007 Saturn Vue. Unfortunately, the antenna and the base both have male screws. Am I supposed to replace the base as well?
742643
I did not have to replace the base...it screwed right into my Saturn Outlook.
742644
I bought mine as a replacement for the broken antenna whip on my 2011 Buick Enclave. It was the correct part for my application, the whip having male threads and the rooftop antenna base having female threads. It would seem that this other customer purchase the wrong part for his application.
574167
I needed only the antenna as a replacement, not the motor. Replacement didn't fit. Perhaps the whole unit would have, but I didn't use it.
1434323
You need to purchase the adapter to cover the old mounting holes. Then remove old antenna. New one doesn't go up & down.
757681
It could be done. First try to use a simple piece of stiff wire, like a brazing rod or a bicycle wheel spoke. If you can get that to contact a place in the center of where the metal antenna normally goes, then you could figure a way to make this work. Replacement antennas similar to the original one are available for about the same price as this unit...or make your own with wire.
853955
Sounds like some of the elements- rods sticking out on antenna broke. Assuming mast is I damaged. You will have to buy a new antenna. If you have an attic or space above garage you may wish to try attic installation. YouTube has many videos showing how.
325609
I did not have that problem...However I suggest you take the screws and the top section of the base to a local hardware store such as "Coast to Coast" or "Ace Truvalue" and show them the problem. These folks will try several screws until they find the correct fit. This is your least expensive option!
2203250
FrankMine fit perfectly. I believe the fiting on the radio is a SMA male. If the antenna screwed on OK, then you probably got a defective antenna. Are you sure it screwed down all the way? The fit is tight but there is a small gap - there should have been a small flexible spacer which fills the gap (mine was white). I usually don't even bother with it. If your radio works with the stock antenna and the 771 is in tight, then you should return it for a replacement.Good Luck!
422614
Thanks for asking, but no, I don't know where to buy replacement antennae. However, I generally found that just by facing the radio in one direction or another helped considerably, if reception were compromised. In the end, I just purchased a new radio that had an antennae, though I still use the old one--in the garage.
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Little further explanation, it screws off the base so you should be able to screw it onto your base as long as the threads are the same which I believe they would be. Have not seen an antenna with a base any different than another in regards to the threads being metric or standard. Been a solid antenna.Hope this helps.
170400
No, not necessarily. As long as the base is not damaged you need only remove the old cover and install the new one. There may be caulking over the old screws you will have to remove before taking out the screws.
1071804
Watch the YouTube videos for the location of the antenna, and BE CAREFUL. I used this kit and didn't need to replace the antenna, but it is common to tear the antenna/cable during disassembly. Now, you will most likely need a new "spacer" a.k.a. bezel.
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Then don't by aftermarket. Buy "OEM" parts which means Original Equipment Manufacturer. I can't be sure what will or will not work for your car. What works for mine, may not work for you. OEM parts however are not aftermarket. They came from the same place your original antenna did, which should be a better fit for you. I hope this helps.
1484220
you can change crystals. go to tower hobbies and see if they have them for that radio system. if not get a radio and install it in one of the cars. you will need to change the receiver as well. also check out hobby king, just make sure you buy from the usa warehouse.
1892446
Myself just removed the over the air antenna and used extincting hole. Hope this helps
2261798
Excellent! Husband's Vue, if it didn't ride well I would be the first to hear about it! But seriously they are holding up well. We put them in a 2006 Saturn Vue and all is good.
1323322
How would you connect this antenna, is there a place on the radio for a second antenna (e.g. 75 ohm or two screws?) 75 ohm would require a converter. This is an inexpensive antenna, and not very good. I don't believe it will make the reception better, as you already have an antenna. If your radio has a place to attach a second antenna, look for a better antenna.
74442
you need an SMA Reverse polarity Male connector, other wise you´ll be stock with an antenna you cant use.