Have fitted a radio to my 1953 Javelin and now need to fit an aerial. I saw an article saying the Javelin originally had the aerial fitted on the chassis under the car is this correct. If this is correct it would be easier to fit than in the roof having to remove the headlining.
Thanks for info.
Ariel
-
Barry20383
- Posts: 128
- Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:14 pm
- Your interest in the forum: Have recently sold my Bristol 401 classic car and am now thinking of buying a Jowett Javelin
- Given Name: Barry
-
David Morris
- Posts: 837
- Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:23 am
- Your interest in the forum: Jowett Javelins since 1964. Now a Jowett Stationary engine owner and club member since 1964.
- Given Name: David
- Location: Sunny Bristol
Re: Ariel
Hi Barry,
I believe Javelins had an aerial fitted on the centre line of the roof, just above where the rear view mirror is fitted. Like most Javelins, mine has a cover plate fitted to the dash, where the radio would have been fitted.
In my experience with electronics, fitting an aerial beneath the car would not look like an ideal site for reception. However, with modern DAB radios you never know? Perhaps worth experimenting, before you go to the trouble of drilling a hole in the roof?
In any case, you will probably need to fit some additional components to suppress interference. The cars were pretty 'dirty' for radio reception. Try a capacitor ( 0.2uf or similar ) on the live side of the dynamo, similarly on the 'hot' side of the contact points. Also, resistive plug caps should help.
All the best,
David
I believe Javelins had an aerial fitted on the centre line of the roof, just above where the rear view mirror is fitted. Like most Javelins, mine has a cover plate fitted to the dash, where the radio would have been fitted.
In my experience with electronics, fitting an aerial beneath the car would not look like an ideal site for reception. However, with modern DAB radios you never know? Perhaps worth experimenting, before you go to the trouble of drilling a hole in the roof?
In any case, you will probably need to fit some additional components to suppress interference. The cars were pretty 'dirty' for radio reception. Try a capacitor ( 0.2uf or similar ) on the live side of the dynamo, similarly on the 'hot' side of the contact points. Also, resistive plug caps should help.
All the best,
David
-
Keith Clements
- websitedesign
- Posts: 3968
- Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2006 11:22 am
- Your interest in the forum: Jup NKD 258, the most widely travelled , raced and rallied Jowett.
- Given Name: Keith
- Contact:
Re: Ariel
Where did you see that article? Anyhow first look at the radio you are using, Original radios were long and medium wave amplitude modulated, not frequency modulated or digital. A DAB radio will work with a stick on the windscreen aerial.
The radio in my Jav has the aerial on the roof many pics of it at Goodwood and is 1970 vintage .
The radio in my Jav has the aerial on the roof many pics of it at Goodwood and is 1970 vintage .
skype = keithaclements ;