Re: 16V Antenna....What The......?

[kdbinney@juno.com (Kyle D Binney)]

My understanding is that the extra wire running up the antenna is for a
cell phone to be integrated into the fuba.  Never had one or known anyone
who did, but I cant see how it would increase reception.

Kyle

On Wed, 23 Apr 1997 23:07:52 +0000 "Stephanie E. Gill"
<gillS1@zianet.com> writes:
>Hi All,
>
>I just purchased a replacement 16V antenna from the VW dealer and was
>curious about the new look.  This antenna looks like the stock antenna
>except it has an extra wire snaking around the shaft and ends just 
>short
>of the tip.  From a distance, it also looks just a bit longer than its
>predecessor.  The antenna is covered with the standard black 
>insulation
>but you can still see the extra wire underneath.  According to the VW
>dealer, this is the new style and supposedly has a higher 
>amplification
>than my prior one.  I've looked around but haven't seen this 'new 
>style'
>on any of the A3s.  Does anyone else out there have one of these
>antennas and if so, do you notice any difference/improvement in
>reception?  Thanks.
>
>
>Steph
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