1971 Antenna Switch

[rtaylor]

Hi all. When I use the original rocker antenna switch I must manually return it to the center position. Is this due to age? When new, did the switch return to center detent when released?

I found a Harada Antenna with the metal lower casing on Ebay, not the plastic kind. Harada Model Number MO-10 NIB NOS AM/FM. It is a semi-automatic. The body of this antenna is almost identical to the original antenna. The mast was slimer and it did not come with the same type of bezels, the bezel was flat, but oh well. Same mounting screw on the bottom though. Tried to bid on an original on ebay but the seller had already sold it. Prices are getting steep for used antennas.

[MikeW]

When new, did the switch return to center detent when released?

Yes. I did not even release there was a detent since mine centers automatically.

[Zak's Z]

I have an early switch thats in good condition, and it returns to center automatically. I did some searching and I think the '84 (and earlier?) Maxima antenna is the same.

The model they sell now that says fits the 240z is Harada XMXB-22.

I would bet if you take the switch apart, you'll be able to clean it up and probably get it working again.

Good luck,

Zak

[rtaylor]

I bought one from AntennaX with the plastic body that they said fit the 240z and was semi-automatic. It wasn't. It came with a switch that was wired to fool the antenna, as Enrique explained how to do in another thread. If anybody wants it they can have it, just send me a pm and pay for postage.

I think I'll give cleaning the switch a shot.

[rtaylor]

Antenna has now been spoken for folks.