antenna question

[Joe]

Does the Hirschman antenna retract fully to the fender? Mine is still one length long (about 14") when retracted, and I'm wondering if it is sticking.
Thanks,
Joe

[Cees Klumper]

I'm pretty sure it should fully retract. Otherwise, what's the point of making it retractable :-)

[DavidAPease]

Group:

Different question, but similar topic:  Yesterday my power antenna (possibly original) made a *snap* sound when extending, and has been dead since.  The motor still runs, but I'm pretty sure the plastic "pusher/puller" (to use a highly technical term) broke.  First, is that replaceable (and would it be worth the effort)?  Second, if I need to buy an new antenna, does anyone have any specific recommendations (e.g., Hirschmann model xxx)?  Thanks for any advice,


-David Pease
'66 French 230SL

[n/a]

Joe,
The antenna does retract completely to the antenna base when working properly.
If it is a power antenna, the reason that it does not fully retract may have to do with something other than the mast itself.

Regards,
Stan

[113gray]

David- Recommend you call Walter Odimer Co. for asvice. they service all Hirschmann antennas 7 have been around a long time. They fixed one for me a year ago that Becker couldn't/wouldn't & helped with a manual that I wanted for my Pontaon recently. Tom Hanson @ Caliber has recommended them also.818/846-2819, Burbank,CA.

[Richard Madison]

The manual and power Hirschmann antennas do go all the way down. I posted a question about a stuck manual Hirschmann a few weeks ago "Manual Antenna Stuck".  Since then I have been successful in getting the antenna all the way down by using WD-40 and a lot of strong but gentle pushing...one section still binds a bit but it does go down and I can pull it back up OK. I hope that with repeated ups and downs, it will eventually loosen up.
Before you get too aggressive, make sure it's not bent.
Richard M