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Focus MK3 Shorter antenna with dab

mastachaz
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Hi

because I did upgrade to st line spoiler wich it's a bit longer , my antenna has to be replaced as its to long

its there is any replacement  ? must be shorter but want dab to be working as well.

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    • Stoney871
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      My 2015 ST had a longer antenna same as the other build levels, my 2017 ST has a shorter antenna now from factory, DAB works with it just fine. If you can find a 2017 antenna then it will be a st

    • Furio101
      Furio101

      I have this work perfectly , https://parts.trustford.co.uk/search.php?search_query=Antenna&section=product Works with my DAB...     

    • mastachaz
      mastachaz

      Once I will check I let everyone know.

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    My 2015 ST had a longer antenna same as the other build levels, my 2017 ST has a shorter antenna now from factory, DAB works with it just fine.

    If you can find a 2017 antenna then it will be a straight swap.

     

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    On 1.04.2018 at 8:33 PM, Stoney871 said:

    My 2015 ST had a longer antenna same as the other build levels, my 2017 ST has a shorter antenna now from factory, DAB works with it just fine.

    If you can find a 2017 antenna then it will be a straight swap.

     

    like this : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-FORD-FOCUS-ANTENNA-AERIEL-/173227557904?hash=item28552ac410

    ??

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    Still looks standard to me.
    That's a non DAB one as well (no fakra cable from the base).
    I'll get a photo of mine later so you see what mine is like.
    Richbrook do a ford authorised stubby antenna but I would not like to rate it's signal quality or any availability of DAB reception.

    Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+)

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    16 minutes ago, Stoney871 said:

    My antenna-

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    thanks this is that sport one :) think dab not working on that one.

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    That's my factory fitted antenna and DAB works perfectly fine.

    Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+)

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    Strange as the ad says not for DAB.

    Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+)

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    some people on facebook group told me dab its somewhere in front of the car. I did pick up shark fin. waiting for delivery

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    DAB is part of the main antenna unit.

    A DAB antenna base has a Fakra cable attached to it.

     

    Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+)

     

     

     

     

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    I just bought a ‘15 plate Titanium with no aerial screwed in! I didn’t notice it was missing!

    What do I need to be factory standard?

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    42 minutes ago, pattojones said:

    I just bought a ‘15 plate Titanium with no aerial screwed in! I didn’t notice it was missing!

    What do I need to be factory standard?

    i have genuine one for sale if you want :) asI will be fitting shark fin

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    8 hours ago, Stoney871 said:

    DAB is part of the main antenna unit.

    A DAB antenna base has a Fakra cable attached to it.

     

    Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+)

     

     

     

     

    some people say its working som dont i decide to give a try.

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    Is the sharkfin DAB compatible?

    How much are you looking for for the original? Signs of wear/damage?

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    2 hours ago, pattojones said:

    Is the sharkfin DAB compatible?

    How much are you looking for for the original? Signs of wear/damage?

    like new 14 including postage,no good condition.

    I will know when its arrive mate.

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    I looked at the shark's fin but seller said it's may not work with DAB or traffic so haven't brought one yet.. spoke to my local garage they said the aerial has the DAB and TMC within it. But I do love the look of the shark's fin !

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    22 minutes ago, Furio101 said:

    I looked at the shark's fin but seller said it's may not work with DAB or traffic so haven't brought one yet.. spoke to my local garage they said the aerial has the DAB and TMC within it. But I do love the look of the shark's fin !

    Once I will check I let everyone know.

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    41 minutes ago, mastachaz said:

    like new 14 including postage,no good condition.

    I will know when its arrive mate.

    They are £18 brand new from Ford inc postage. Tenner?

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    15 minutes ago, pattojones said:

    They are £18 brand new from Ford inc postage. Tenner?

    will send you pm

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    Is this still available?

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    1 hour ago, pattojones said:

    Is this still available?

    I send you pm ,

     

    on shark fin dab its not working

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    Paid and address sent. Pls let me know all is received.

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    2 hours ago, pattojones said:

    Paid and address sent. Pls let me know all is received.

    yes will post monday

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    What are your thoughts about damage in transit?

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