This is an after-market replacement telescopic aerial antenna mast suitable for many makes of after-market automatic electric aerials and power antennas, widely distributed under several brand names including Metra, Antennaworks, Autoleads, Beru, Elpico, Hirschmann, Maystar, Ring Automotive, Sparkrite, Halfords, and others. These aerials are produced in the Far East and branded by various companies, often as ‘universal aerials’, and sold with a selection of head kits, or grommets to replace many original equipment aerials. Some of the of the various brand names and part numbers are listed:

Aerial Manufacturer (or brand name)

Aerial Model Number

Manufacturer’s Mast reference

 

Antennaworks- Metra, USA

44-PW64, 44-PW530

44-PWR64

 

Autoleads

RMA 852, 1000  (Early version)

 

 

Beru, Germany

A350: Chrome

A350S: Black

ET350

ET350S

As supplied through GSF and Eurocarparts.

Durite

0-652-12

 

 

Elpico

CA.5000

MA.4

 

Hirschmann, Germany

5060, 5061, 5080, 5090, 5091, 5091A908, 5600, 5900, 2050

820764011

 

Maystar

B1000, B1041, B4000

C175

 

Ring Automotive

AE914, AE916

HS915

 

Sparkrite

CA 5000

 

 

The mast has five sections, with an overall unfitted length of 104 cm. When fitted the exposed aerial length will be between approximately 94 and 99 cm. The tip is 'can' shaped 10 mm deep, with a beveled underside. The bottom section of the mast is 9 mm diameter. The mast is supplied complete with the white nylon toothed drive cable, but WITHOUT the retaining sleeve, so please ensure you can remove and re-use the existing retaining sleeve. Fitting is normally possible from outside the car, just by removing the aerial top nut and ejecting the mast by turning the radio on. To re-fit, feed the cable in, until it meshes in the gear mechanism, turn the radio off, and the mast will be drawn in. Full fitting instructions are included with the mast.

The photo of the aerial is to help identify the aerial type. This mast will only fit the design of aerial shown, or replace masts, exactly matching the mast description and dimensions. There are a number of similar design aerials and you will need to identify for yourself whether the aerial you have is definitely this type, though some small variations in design may be apparent. You may need to remove the boot trim to confirm the type fitted.

If your aerial motor works, but your mast is broken, not fully retracting, sticking, bent has stripped teeth, noisy or suffering poor radio reception this is probably what you need to restore the aerial to full working order.

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