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The Workshop => Audio / Security / Electrical => Topic started by: Flipside on November 7, 2013, 17:55

Title: Ariel switch
Post by: Flipside on November 7, 2013, 17:55
Hi all, since fitting my new head unit the ariel goes up when I turn on the stereo whereas the old stock sony only did it when the radio was selected.  

I know I can put an inline switch but I wanted to know how the ariel works?  Is the power antenna wire like a remote for an amplifier?  


I'm trying to find out if the switch is set to off, does that signal the ariel to come down?  

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks
Title: Re: Ariel switch
Post by: SteveJ on November 7, 2013, 17:56
The aerial goes up when there is 12V on the control wire. It comes down when the 12V is removed
Title: Re: Ariel switch
Post by: Flipside on November 7, 2013, 19:31
Perfect that's what I thought, so a simple rocker switch will do the job.  

Thanks
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