APS30 aerial

[mr. shr]

Hi,
Can anyone help me source an antenna for the APS30 unit?
What is the connector type called so I can do a search for one?

Thanks.
shr.

 

[stats007]

You need one with a Fakra connection - usually on eBay for £16 or so.

 

[mr. shr]

You need one with a Fakra connection - usually on eBay for £16 or so.

"Fakra"

Thanks for that.

 

[karlefr]

Sorry, but STATS007 is wrong!
It is a WICLIC connection for the APS 30.
I have it myself!
Try Ebay Item number: 170141775746

 

[stats007]

I've had two APS30s and bought both aerials from eBay as listed above.

 

[karlefr]

Yeah, I believe you, it might fit as well, but the FACRA plug is definitely for a VW or AUDI or SCODA navigatin unit, while the WICLIC is for Mercedes, Becker APS30, Sony, JVC, Pioneer navigation units.

 

[stats007]

I know some are interchangeable - maybe he just listed the wrong name on the auction?

 

[Nibbo]

PM Alfie to see if he supplies them.
If he has them then they will certainly be a better quality than e-bay.

 

[mr. shr]

You need one with a Fakra connection - usually on eBay for £16 or so.

Looking at the images it seems that the WICLIC connector is what I need. Stats007, the item in your link looks like a WICLIC plug so that should do the job.

Just gotta hunt for the cheapest one out there.

Karlefr, that ebay item number is also spot on but shipping costs are a bit high as it's located in Germany.

Are these antenna pretty much all the same thing or do I need to worry about anything in particular?

Also, my car has a short black stub aerial mounted on the roof just above the rear screen. I believe this is part of the telephone pre wiring but not sure. Is there any chance this could also double as a GPS antenna?

(Will ask in Electronics)

 

[mr. shr]

PM Alfie to see if he supplies them.
If he has them then they will certainly be a better quality than e-bay.

Yep, already tried. Unfortunately he doesn't stock any.