1969 300 radio antenna

[1969 300]

Hi everyone, I noticed my radio is still working, but is very faint, and I cannot see the antenna mast. How can I tell if it is the power antenna? Does anyone know where the switch would be? If it isnt a power antenna, does anyone know where I would find a replacement mast?
Thanks

 

[300rag]

Antenna switch would be one of the toggles above the radio next to the fader thumbwheel.

 

[bluefury361]

How can I tell if it is the power antenna? Does anyone know where the switch would be? If it isnt a power antenna, does anyone know where I would find a replacement mast?

The fender bezel will be a small round chrome one in the right fender. The manual antenna uses a larger (disc) type with notches.
I had to source every part of the antenna on my 69 300. I finally found a good uncut base & lead, a NOS nut & bezel and a mast from a salvage yard.

 

[1969 300]

Ok, so I think it is a power antenna, the bezel is small and has no notches. I hit the toggles above the radio, and nothing happened. Does it need to be in accessory mode, or is it just disconnected somewhere?

 

[bluefury361]

Ok, so I think it is a power antenna, the bezel is small and has no notches. I hit the toggles above the radio, and nothing happened. Does it need to be in accessory mode, or is it just disconnected somewhere?

It may require the radio to be on..... Do you have a owners manual.....? It would be a good idea to get one if not.... Cheap on e-bay

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

I'm thinkin' it should come up when the radio is turned on, 'less maybe its an aftermarket. Pull the passenger side kick panel. There should be THREE WIRES coming thru' from the out side. one up, one down, and the coaxial antenna cable if I can call that a wire? It's grounded where it's mounted to the body, Jer