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Jan 3, 2009 | 11:53 AM

accord1992

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I am wondering if I can convert a power antenna to a regular antenna.
My fiance drives our 1992 Honda Accord EX which is the car I want to see if I can convert the antenna on, or do I have to keep the power antenna?

Jan 3, 2009 | 12:09 PM

P_Adams

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Re: Help!!!!

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Originally Posted by accord1992

You should be able to fit a manual antenna off a civic. Either that or you may be able to find a universal antenna to fit in place of the Honda Power Unit.

Try These guys:
http://www.car-stuff.com/hondaantenna.htm

Specifically:
http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/ho...-16314381.html

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Jan 3, 2009 | 12:24 PM

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Re: Help!!!!

Im looking to convert it to one that you can just screw in but so far no luck..

Jan 3, 2009 | 01:36 PM

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Is that the one that goes near the trunk? I have never seen one that retracts unless it is one by the windshield... I am confussed now

Jan 3, 2009 | 03:34 PM

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Is that the one that goes near the trunk? I have never seen one that retracts unless it is one by the windshield... I am confussed now

Please forgive me; I was thinking of the roof / pillar type used on the previous generation. Please disregard my prior suggestions.
Your's does indeed mount in the rear.
Let me see what i can scare up.

09:43pm Nope, Nothing direct replacement, (other than masts).
Maybe these guys will have something which look interesting? Maybe some of the USO series?

http://www.installer.com/antenna/ant.html

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Jan 3, 2009 | 04:04 PM

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Im not sure about the USO series I wouldnt mind trying it but do you really think it would work if so then which one? I could just get a new mass etc.. But she doesnt like the thing to stick up 39 inchs high

Jan 3, 2009 | 04:10 PM

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Sadly, the 39" is the correct antenna length for optimum reception for the AM/FM frequencies auto radio's occupy. Your only option is a base loaded antenna which allows for a shorter mast.

At this point, I'd suggest either a Google search like:
"replacement universal antenna 92 accord"
or (I hate to suggest it) EBay
Maybe either Advanced Autoparts or Deathzone Autoparts might have something.

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Jan 3, 2009 | 06:13 PM

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Re: Help!!!!

Thanks for all your help I am just gonna stick to the 39" and call it a day I guess you can look at it as a more cleaner look. Thanks again

Jan 4, 2009 | 02:42 PM

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Thanks for all your help I am just gonna stick to the 39" and call it a day I guess you can look at it as a more cleaner look. Thanks again

This guy did the conversion on an old 3 Series and has a nice write up. I can't guarantee it would work on an Accord, but I do not see why it would not.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1004311