67 vs. 68 antenna

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm pretty sure the two years and all the radios are the same.

Any dent in the sheath for the mast will cause the unit to have problems
extending all the way.   If by housing you mean the circular part in which
the nylon cord is wound up, I doubt a small dent there would cause a
problem.

You can take it apart and inspect it, and probably find the problem
yourself.  You may be able to work something up inside the sheath to reduce
or eliminate the obstruction.  Without seeing it myself, I can only guess
how bad it is.  I've repaired this type antenna myself.  If the chrome is
nice, it is worth saving.

Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark McDonald" <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 9:37 PM
Subject: IML: 67 vs. 68 antenna


> I am trying to replace the antenna on my '68 with a used antenna that
> someone on the IML sold me (unfortunately, it was a year ago and I can't
> remember who it was), and the motor works fine but the anteena will not
> go up all the way.  It jams at the last segment and makes a sound as if
> it is hitting something.  However, as far as I can tell, there's nothing
> external obstructing the antenna.  I have WD-40'ed the heck out of it to
> no avail.
>
> The anteena housing has a slight cup shaped bend in it about halfway up;
> could this be causing the problem?
>
> At any rate, I may be able to get an antenna from a '67.  Are they the
> same as the ones on the '68?
>
> Thanks, Mark
>
> P.S.:  This is for an AM/FM radio.
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